NDAINHALATIONLIQUIDPriority Review
Approved
Mar 1958
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed 15h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Fluothane (halothane) is an inhalational anesthetic liquid used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in surgical patients. It is a volatile halogenated hydrocarbon that depresses the central nervous system to produce unconsciousness and analgesia. Halothane has been a foundational agent in anesthesia since its approval in 1958, though its use has declined with the introduction of newer volatile anesthetics.
LOE Approaching
As a legacy anesthetic approaching loss of exclusivity, Fluothane operates in a mature, stable market with limited growth opportunities and correspondingly smaller dedicated commercial teams.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Career Relevance
Fluothane offers minimal career growth prospects given its mature lifecycle stage, legacy status, and approaching loss of exclusivity. Roles on this product are primarily operational and maintenance-focused rather than strategic or growth-oriented, making it suitable primarily for professionals seeking stability in a niche anesthesia market rather than advancement.
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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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