NDAINTRAMUSCULARINJECTABLE
Approved
Oct 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 4d ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
LUNELLE is a combined hormonal contraceptive containing estradiol cypionate and medroxyprogesterone acetate, administered as a monthly intramuscular injection. It prevents pregnancy by suppressing ovulation and altering the cervical mucus and endometrium. This product was voluntarily withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2002 despite FDA approval, due to manufacturing and safety concerns.
LOE Approaching
Product is in late-stage lifecycle with minimal current market presence; career opportunities are limited and primarily historical in nature.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
LUNELLE offers no current career opportunities as a discontinued product. Historical involvement would be limited to pharmaceutical archival roles or contraceptive market analysts studying product failures and market dynamics. Career growth and advancement would require transition to active product portfolios within the women's health or contraceptive space.
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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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