NDATOPICALAEROSOL
Approved
Mar 1961
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
DECASPRAY (dexamethasone) by Merck & Co. is clinical pharmacology section glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids that are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Approved for dermatomyositis, polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus and 8 more indications. First approved in 1961.
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Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY SECTION Glucocorticoids, naturally occurring and synthetic, are adrenocortical steroids that are readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Glucocorticoids cause varied metabolic effects. In addition, they modify the body's immune responses to diverse stimuli. Naturally…
Indications (11)
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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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