NDAINTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUSSOLUTION2 Generics Approved
Approved
Dec 2023
Lifecycle
Growth
Competitive Pressure
60/100
Clinical Trials
7
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 10h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Hydromorphone hydrochloride is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic available as an injectable solution for intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous administration. It is indicated for moderate to severe pain management in patients requiring opioid therapy. The drug works by binding to mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system to reduce pain perception.
Growth
Recent approval in growth stage positions this as a strategic asset for Hikma; commercial team expansion likely as market penetration increases.
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.
Clinical Trials (7)
Single-arm Study to Assess the Safety of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride by Intrathecal Administration
Started Jun 2013
364 enrolled
Chronic Pain
Safety and Efficacy Study of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride by Intrathecal Administration
Started Feb 2013
153 enrolled
Management of Chronic Pain
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Oral Osmotic Therapeutic System (OROS) Hydromorphone Hydrochloride (HCl) in Participants With Cancer Related Pain
Started Dec 2009
260 enrolled
Pain
A Study to Compare Safety and Efficacy of Osmotic Release Oral Syytem (OROS) Hydromorphone Hydrochloride (HCl) With Morphine Sustain Release (SR) in Participants With Cancer Pain
Started Nov 2008
2 enrolled
Cancer Pain
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride (HCl) Oral Osmotic System (OROS) in the Reduction of Breakthrough Pain Medication Frequency in Participants With Cancer
Started Oct 2008
141 enrolled
CancerPain
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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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