NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Dec 1981
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
15/100
Clinical Trials
3
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
DESYREL (trazodone hydrochloride) by Pragma Bio is trazodone's antidepressant action is not fully understood, but is thought to be related to its enhancement of serotonergic activity in the cns. First approved in 1981.
Drug data last refreshed 18h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
DESYREL (trazodone hydrochloride) is an oral small-molecule antidepressant approved in 1981 that primarily treats major depressive disorder. The drug works through dual mechanisms as both a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and 5-HT2 receptor antagonist, though its precise antidepressant mechanism remains incompletely understood. It enhances serotonergic activity in the central nervous system.
LOE Approaching2.7 years to LOE
Product is 2.7 years from loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (15 competitors), signaling transition planning and potential team restructuring.
Mechanism of Action
trazodone's antidepressant action is not fully understood, but is thought to be related to its enhancement of serotonergic activity in the CNS. Trazodone is both a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and a 5HT2 receptor antagonist and the net result of this action on serotonergic…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (3)
PK Study of Multi-dose Trazodone Hydrochloride Prolonged-released Tablets in Healthy Chinese
Started May 2017
12 enrolled
Depression
PK Study of Diet Effect of Trazodone Hydrochloride Prolonged-Released Tablets in Healthy Chinese
Started May 2017
15 enrolled
Depression
A Clinical Study of Trazodone Hydrochloride Prolonged-Release Tablets for Treatment of Depression
Started Nov 2011
382 enrolled
Depression
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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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