NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Dec 1996
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
1
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
DEPACON (valproate sodium) by AbbVie is blood. Approved for women, women of childbearing potential. First approved in 1996.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
DEPACON is an intravenous injection formulation of valproate sodium, a small-molecule anticonvulsant approved in 1996. It is indicated for epilepsy management, particularly in women and women of childbearing potential. The exact mechanism remains unclear, though it is believed to work by increasing brain GABA concentrations.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), indicating transition to defensive positioning and potential team consolidation.
Mechanism of Action
blood. The mechanisms by which valproate exerts its therapeutic effects have not been established. It has been suggested that its activity in epilepsy is related to increased brain concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Indications (2)
Clinical Trials (1)
An Open Label Study Using Consecutive Intravenous Depacon With Oral Depakote ER for the Treatment of Cluster Headaches.
Started Jul 2003
15 enrolled
Cluster Headache
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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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