NDAINTRAVENOUSSOLUTIONPriority Review
Approved
Mar 2016
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
0/100
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
Priority Review
DEFITELIO (defibrotide sodium) by Jazz Pharmaceuticals is elucidated. Approved for known, renal, pulmonary dysfunction following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (hsct). First approved in 2016.
Drug data last refreshed 17h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
DEFITELIO (defibrotide sodium) is an IV infusion therapy approved for treating hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) with renal or pulmonary dysfunction following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation. The drug works by enhancing plasmin-mediated fibrin breakdown and protecting endothelial cells through upregulation of tissue plasminogen activator and thrombomodulin while suppressing pro-coagulant factors. This targeted endothelial protective mechanism addresses a serious post-HSCT complication with high mortality.
Peak5.6 years to LOE
DEFITELIO is at peak lifecycle maturity with 8+ years of market presence; commercial teams should anticipate LOE planning and focus on optimizing existing market penetration in transplant centers.
Mechanism of Action
elucidated. In vitro , defibrotide sodium enhances the enzymatic activity of plasmin to hydrolyze fibrin clots. Studies evaluating the pharmacological effects of defibrotide sodium on endothelial cells (ECs) were conducted primarily in the human microvascular endothelial cell line. In vitro ,…
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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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