NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Apr 1978
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
3
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
HEPARIN SODIUM (heparin sodium) by Medica Corp is protein, antithrombin iii, to induce a conformational change, which markedly enhances the serine protease activity of antithrombin ii, thereby inhibiting the activated coagulation factors involved in the closing sequence, particularly xa and iia. First approved in 1978.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Heparin Sodium is an injectable anticoagulant that works by enhancing antithrombin III activity to inhibit coagulation factors Xa and IIa, preventing thrombus formation. It is used across multiple indications including venous thromboembolism, deep vein thrombosis, acute myocardial infarction, and percutaneous coronary intervention. Heparin does not dissolve existing clots but prevents their expansion and formation.
LOE Approaching
As an established injectable with LOE approaching, the brand team is likely focused on lifecycle management and defending market share against oral anticoagulants rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
protein, antithrombin III, to induce a conformational change, which markedly enhances the serine protease activity of Antithrombin II, thereby inhibiting the activated coagulation factors involved in the closing sequence, particularly Xa and IIa. Small amounts of heparin inhibit Factor Xa, and…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (3)
Study With Heparin Sodium in Subcutaneous Administration
Started Aug 2022
Study With Heparin Sodium in Intravenous Administration
Started Feb 2021
Full Dose Tenecteplase (TNK-tPA) Together With Heparin Sodium, Full Dose Tenecteplase With Enoxaparin, Half Dose Tenecteplase Together With Abciximab and Heparin Sodium in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Started May 2000
5,989 enrolled
Myocardial Infarction
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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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