NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Aug 1939
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed Yesterday · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
DOCA (desoxycorticosterone acetate) is a synthetic corticosteroid approved in 1939 as an injectable medication. It is a mineralocorticoid agonist used historically for adrenal insufficiency and salt-wasting conditions. The drug acts by enhancing sodium retention and potassium excretion in the kidneys.
LOE Approaching
With LOE approaching and minimal linked job activity (0 positions), this legacy product operates as a niche offering with limited commercial team expansion.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (20)
Percutaneous AngioVac Vegetation Extraction (PAVE) to Remove Right Heart Vegetations in Patients With Infective Endocarditis
Started Apr 2026
30 enrolled
Infective Endocarditis (IE)
Study Comparing Glycerin With 1% Lidocaine and Epinephrine Versus Glycerin With 1% Lidocaine Without Epinephrine for the Sclerotherapy of Leg Telangiectasias
Started Feb 2026
20 enrolled
Leg Veins
Lidocaine for LESS Postoperative Shoulder Pain Alleviation
Started Dec 2025
100 enrolled
CystectomyMyomectomy
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Restylane Skinboosters Vital Lidocaine
Started Jul 2025
171 enrolled
Skin Quality Improvement
A Study to Assess Safety and Effectiveness of HArmonyCa Lidocaine Injectable Gel for Restoration and/or Creation of Mid-Face Volume in Adult Participants
Started May 2025
252 enrolled
Mid Face Volume Deficit
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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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