NDAINTRAMUSCULARINJECTABLE
Approved
Dec 1987
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
EPI E Z PEN JR (epinephrine) by Viatris is adrenergic alpha-agonists [moa]. First approved in 1987.
Drug data last refreshed 21h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
EPI E Z PEN JR is an intramuscular epinephrine auto-injector indicated for emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions in pediatric patients. The drug works as an alpha-adrenergic agonist, rapidly counteracting the physiological effects of anaphylaxis by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and airway patency. This is a life-saving emergency medication with immediate onset of action.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), indicating potential downsizing of commercial teams and shift toward cost-containment strategies.
Mechanism of Action
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Pharmacologic Class:
alpha-Adrenergic Agonist
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (20)
Continuous Versus Bolus Norepinephrine Administration to Treat Postinduction Hypotension
Started May 2026
446 enrolled
Postinduction Hypotension
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
Hemodynamic Effects of Norepinephrine Reduction on Critical Closing Pressure in Distributive Shock
Started Sep 2025
30 enrolled
Distributive ShockHemodynamic AssessmentCritical Illness
Pneumatic Leg Compression and Norepinephrine Requirements in Patients Having Non-cardiac Surgery
Started May 2025
238 enrolled
Hypotension During Surgery
Treating Intraoperative Bradycardia in Non-cardiac Surgery Patients With Atropine at Heart Rates Below 60 Versus 30 Beats Per Minute and Norepinephrine Requirements
Started Apr 2025
186 enrolled
Intraoperative Bradycardia
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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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