NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jan 1981
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
2
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
INTRALIPID 20% (i.v. fat emulsion) by Fresenius Kabi is acids. First approved in 1981.
Drug data last refreshed 5h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
INTRALIPID 20% is an intravenous fat emulsion that provides essential fatty acids and calories to patients unable to eat orally or enterally. It works by supplying substrate for energy production via beta-oxidation of fatty acids, while supporting membrane structure, prostaglandin synthesis, and gene regulation. This is a foundational parenteral nutrition product used in critical care, post-surgical recovery, and chronic malnutrition management.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches, the brand team is likely focused on cost containment, hospital contracting, and defending against generic/biosimilar entry rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
acids. Fatty acids serve as an important substrate for energy production. The most common mechanism of action for energy production derived from fatty acid metabolism is beta oxidation. Fatty acids are also important for membrane structure and function, as precursors for bioactive molecules (such…
Pharmacologic Class:
Lipid Emulsion
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (2)
Safety and Efficacy Study to Compare Smoflipid and Intralipid 20% in Pediatric Patients of 3 Months to 16 Years of Age
Started Dec 2019
1 enrolled
Malnutrition, Child
Phase 3 Study to Compare Safety and Efficacy of Smoflipid 20% to Intralipid 20% in Hospitalized Neonates and Infants
Started Dec 2015
204 enrolled
Hospitalized Neonates and Infants, Expected to Require Parenteral Nutrition for 28 Days
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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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