BLAINJECTIONINJECTABLEPriority Review
Approved
Nov 1982
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed 18h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1mo ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
CHYMODIACTIN (chymopapain) is an injectable enzyme derived from papaya that was approved in 1982 for intradiscal injection to treat herniated intervertebral discs. It works by enzymatically digesting the nucleus pulposus of the disc, reducing pressure on nerve roots and alleviating pain. The drug represents an early proteolytic intervention in interventional spine care.
LOE Approaching
This legacy injectable is in late-stage product life with minimal modern commercial infrastructure; expect small, focused teams managing market maintenance rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Career Relevance
Working on CHYMODIACTIN offers stability in a specialized spine niche with minimal growth expectations but deep market knowledge requirements. This is a career fit for professionals focused on operational excellence, legacy product optimization, and specialized physician relationships rather than innovation or large-scale commercial expansion.
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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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