NDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
May 1995
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
FLAGYL (metronidazole) by Pfizer is clinical pharmacology absorption disposition of metronidazole in the body is similar for both oral and intravenous dosage forms. First approved in 1995.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
FLAGYL (metronidazole) is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial small molecule used to treat anaerobic bacterial infections and protozoal infections. It works by disrupting DNA synthesis in susceptible organisms, rendering it bactericidal against anaerobes and trichomonacidal. The drug is available as an oral capsule formulation with rapid absorption and broad tissue penetration.
LOE Approaching
As a legacy product approaching loss of exclusivity with 30% competitive pressure, the brand team is likely consolidating and refocusing on retention strategies rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Absorption Disposition of metronidazole in the body is similar for both oral and intravenous dosage forms. FLAGYL 375 capsules have been shown to have a rate and extent of absorption similar to metronidazole tablets (FLAGYL) and were bioequivalent at an equal single dose of…
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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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