CEPHULAC
LOE ApproachingNDAORAL, RECTALSOLUTIONPriority Review
Approved
Mar 1976
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed 13h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CEPHULAC is an oral/rectal solution small molecule approved in 1976 for treating hepatic encephalopathy and constipation by reducing ammonia levels and promoting bowel movements. The drug works as a non-absorbable disaccharide that alters colonic pH and osmotic pressure. It remains a standard-of-care adjunct therapy for patients with liver disease and portal hypertension.
LOE Approaching
Product is approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), suggesting defensive positioning and potential team reductions or reallocation to newer assets.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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