NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Jan 1978
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
16
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 15h ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
NOVAMINE 8.5% is an amino acid injection approved by Pfizer in 1978 for parenteral nutritional support in patients with muscle atrophy and pressure ulcers. It delivers essential amino acids intravenously to support protein synthesis and tissue repair in hospitalized or nutritionally compromised patients. The product functions as a nutritional therapeutic rather than a mechanistic drug.
LOE Approaching
Product is in late-stage maturity with LOE approaching; expect commercial teams to focus on defending market share against generic erosion and operational efficiency rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of action data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA sources. Check back soon for updated drug intelligence.
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (16)
The Effects of a Dialysis-Specific Formula Rich in Branched-Chain Amino Acids, Omega-3, and Dietary Fiber on Nutritional Status
Started Jul 2025
100 enrolled
ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease)Dialysis
Effect of Amino Acids on Hepatic Fat Content in Adolescents (AMINOS Study)
Started Jun 2024
55 enrolled
Hepatic SteatosisNAFLDAdolescent Obesity
The Glucagonotropic Effect of Amino Acids in Humans
Started Sep 2023
12 enrolled
Healthy
Additional Dietary Large Neutral Amino Acids (LNAA) for Improved Symptoms in Adult Classical Phenylktonuria (PKU)
Started Sep 2023
10 enrolled
Phenylketonurias
Bioavailability of Plant Protein Amino Acids
Started Jan 2020
10 enrolled
Bioavailability of Amino Acids Following Oral Ingestion of Plant-Based Proteins in Young, Healthy Men
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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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