NDAORALFOR SOLUTION
Approved
Jun 2004
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
3
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
NUTRESTORE (l-glutamine) by Emmaus Life Sciences is l-glutamine in treating sickle cell disease (scd) is not fully understood. First approved in 2004.
Drug data last refreshed 10h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
NUTRESTORE is an oral L-glutamine powder formulation approved for sickle cell disease that works by improving NAD redox potential in sickle red blood cells, thereby reducing oxidative stress and potentially decreasing hemolysis and vaso-occlusive events. The mechanism leverages glutamine's role in increasing reduced glutathione availability to protect sickle cells from oxidative damage.
LOE Approaching
As a niche SCD therapy approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30), the brand team is likely small and focused on defending market position against new entrants rather than growth expansion.
Mechanism of Action
L-glutamine in treating sickle cell disease (SCD) is not fully understood. Oxidative stress phenomena are involved in the pathophysiology of SCD. Sickle red blood cells (RBCs) are more susceptible to oxidative damage than normal RBCs, which may contribute to the chronic hemolysis and vaso-occlusive…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (3)
A Clinical Study of Alanyl-Glutamine for Reduction of Post-Myomectomy Adhesions
Started Feb 2015
47 enrolled
Pelvic Adhesions
Clinical Trial of Alanyl-Glutamine or Glycine in Children With Persistent Diarrhea or Malnutrition
Started Aug 2004
108 enrolled
Diarrhea, Malnutrition
L-Glutamine Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia
Started Feb 2004
15 enrolled
Sickle Cell AnemiaThalassemia
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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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