NDAINTRAVENOUSSOLUTION
Approved
Aug 2022
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
EPINEPHRINE (epinephrine) by Medica Corp is adrenergic alpha-agonists [moa]. First approved in 2022.
Drug data last refreshed 1h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Epinephrine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist administered intravenously as a solution for acute cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies. It works by stimulating adrenergic receptors to increase heart rate, blood pressure, and bronchial dilation. This generic formulation was approved by the FDA in August 2022 and is used to treat anaphylaxis, severe hypotension, and cardiac arrest.
Peak
Peak lifecycle stage suggests stable demand and mature commercial operations; limited growth opportunities indicate smaller team focus on efficiency and market penetration.
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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