NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Jan 1967
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
EDECRIN (ethacrynic acid) by Bausch + Lomb. Approved for loop diuretic [epc]. First approved in 1967.
Drug data last refreshed 6h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
EDECRIN (ethacrynic acid) is a potent loop diuretic approved in 1967 that works by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. It is used to treat fluid overload conditions including edema associated with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and renal disease. The drug is administered orally as a tablet and remains a legacy option for patients who may be intolerant to other loop diuretics.
$0.517MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining market presence with minimal spending signals a legacy product with limited commercial infrastructure and reduced team investment opportunities.
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacologic Class:
Loop Diuretic
Indications
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Career Relevance
Working on EDECRIN offers limited career growth due to minimal commercial activity (zero linked job postings) and approaching loss of exclusivity with no active development pipeline. This role is suitable only for professionals seeking experience managing mature, declining products or niche therapeutic areas.
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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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