DEFENCATH

Growth

taurolidine and heparin

NDAN/ASOLUTIONPriority Review
Approved
Nov 2023
Lifecycle
Growth
Competitive Pressure
0/100
Clinical Trials
2

Mechanism of Action

protein, Antithrombin III, to induce a conformational change, which markedly enhances the serine protease activity of Antithrombin III, thereby inhibiting the activated coagulation factors involved in the clotting sequence, particularly Xa and IIa. Small amounts of heparin inhibit Factor Xa, and…

Pharmacologic Class:

Anti-coagulant

Clinical Trials (2)

NCT06822426Phase 3Recruiting

Comparing The Safety And Efficacy Of DEFENCATH® In Reducing Central-Line Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) In Adults Receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition Through A Central Venous Catheter (CVC)

Started May 2025
200 enrolled
Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI)
NCT06707480N/AAvailable

Expanded Access Program for Patients At Risk for Catheter-related Infections Who Are Not Eligible for DefenCath® Clinical Trials

Catheter-related Bloodstream Infection

Loss of Exclusivity

LOE Date
Apr 15, 2042
196 months away
Patent Expiry
Apr 15, 2042
Exclusivity Expiry
Nov 15, 2033

Patent Records (2)

Patent #ExpiryTypeUse Code
7696182
May 16, 2026
SubstanceProduct
U-3774
11738120
Apr 15, 2042
SubstanceProduct