EDECRIN
LOE ApproachingNDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jan 1967
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
EDECRIN by Bausch + Lomb is clinical pharmacology pharmacokinetics and metabolism edecrin acts on the ascending limb of the loop of henle and on the proximal and distal tubules. Approved for edema. First approved in 1967.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
EDECRIN (ethacrynic acid) is a loop diuretic that acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle and renal tubules to promote sodium, chloride, and water excretion. It is indicated for edema associated with conditions such as congestive heart failure, renal disease, and hepatic cirrhosis. The drug works by inhibiting electrolyte reabsorption in the nephron, producing diuresis several times greater than thiazide diuretics.
$0.517MPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
Product is in late-stage lifecycle with minimal Part D claims and approaching loss of exclusivity, indicating a mature/declining franchise with limited commercial expansion.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism EDECRIN acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle and on the proximal and distal tubules. Urinary output is usually dose dependent and related to the magnitude of fluid accumulation. Water and electrolyte excretion may be increased several…
Indications (1)
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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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