NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jan 1996
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride) by Pfizer is [ see microbiology ( ]. Approved for the treatment of pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by susceptible strains of streptococcus pneumoniae, including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia, pseudomonas aeruginosa and 15 more indications. First approved in 1996.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
MAXIPIME (cefepime hydrochloride) is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic administered by injection for moderate-to-severe bacterial infections. It treats pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin/soft tissue infections, and intra-abdominal infections caused by susceptible gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. The drug works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
LOE Approaching
Declining
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%); brand maintenance teams will likely contract as generics proliferate.
Mechanism of Action
[ See Microbiology ( ].
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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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