HYPAQUE
LOE ApproachingNDAORAL, RECTALSOLUTION
Approved
Mar 1956
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
HYPAQUE by GE HealthCare is clinical pharmacology retrograde introduction of hypaque-cysto solution provides radiopacity of the contents of the urinary bladder. First approved in 1956.
Drug data last refreshed 2d ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
HYPAQUE (diatrizoate meglumine) is a water-soluble iodinated contrast medium administered orally or rectally to opacify the urinary bladder and lower urinary tract for diagnostic imaging. It enables visualization of bladder function, cystoureteric reflux, and lower urinary tract anatomy during fluoroscopic examination. The contrast agent provides radiopacity without systemic absorption when confined to the urinary tract, though intravascular entry is possible with potential for systemic effects.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30), indicating transition from growth to defensive strategies and potential workforce consolidation on the brand team.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Retrograde introduction of HYPAQUE-CYSTO solution provides radiopacity of the contents of the urinary bladder. When used during micturation as a function test, it also opacifies the bladder neck and lower urinary tract. Continuous fluoroscopic and monitoring of urinary bladder…
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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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