NORTHERA

Peak

droxidopa

NDAORALCAPSULEPriority Review

Approved

Feb 2014

Lifecycle

Peak

Competitive Pressure

30/100

Mechanism of Action

unknown. NORTHERA is a synthetic amino acid analog that is directly metabolized to norepinephrine by dopa-decarboxylase, which is extensively distributed throughout the body. NORTHERA is believed to exert its pharmacological effects through norepinephrine and not through the parent molecule or…

Indications (7)

orthostatic dizziness lightheadedness the "feeling multiple system atrophy pure autonomic failure)dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency non-diabetic autonomic neuropathy

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