NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Nov 1964
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
4
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
NORPRAMIN (desipramine hydrochloride) by Bausch Health is mechanism of action available evidence suggests that many depressions have a biochemical basis in the form of a relative deficiency of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and serotonin. First approved in 1964.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
NORPRAMIN (desipramine hydrochloride) is a secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant approved in 1964 that treats depression by blocking the re-uptake of norepinephrine in the central nervous system. It restores normal neurotransmitter levels to address biochemical deficiencies underlying depressive disorders. The drug demonstrates a relatively rapid onset compared to other tricyclics, with therapeutic effects sometimes visible within 2-5 days, though full benefit typically requires 2-3 weeks.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), signaling transition to defending market share and potential organizational restructuring of commercial teams.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Action Available evidence suggests that many depressions have a biochemical basis in the form of a relative deficiency of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and serotonin. Norepinephrine deficiency may be associated with relatively low urinary 3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl glycol…
Indications
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Clinical Trials (4)
To Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablets
Started Dec 1987
36 enrolled
Depression
To Demonstrate the Relative Bioequivalency of Cord's 100 mg Desipramine HCL Tablets To Merrell Dow's 100 mg Norpramin Tablets
Started Dec 1987
36 enrolled
Depression
To Demonstrate the Relative Bioavailability of Desipramine Hydrochloride 50 mg Tablets
Started Jul 1987
36 enrolled
Depression
To Demonstrate the Relative Bioequivalency of Comparing Single 100 mg Doses Of Cord's 50 mg Desipramine HCL Tablets To Merrell Dow's 50 mg Norpramin Tablets
36 enrolled
Depression
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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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