NDAORALTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Approved
Feb 2010
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
15/100
Clinical Trials
3
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
OLEPTRO (trazodone hydrochloride) by Mthera Pharma is trazodone’s antidepressant action is not fully understood, but is thought to be related to its enhancement of serotonergic activity in the cns. First approved in 2010.
Drug data last refreshed 8h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
OLEPTRO is an extended-release oral tablet formulation of trazodone hydrochloride, a serotonergic antidepressant approved for major depressive disorder. The mechanism combines selective serotonin reuptake inhibition with 5HT2 receptor antagonism, though the precise contribution of each action to clinical efficacy remains incompletely understood. Trazodone is commonly used for both depression and off-label sleep disturbances.
LOE Approaching2.7 years to LOE
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with limited commercial momentum; brand team will shift focus to defending against generics and optimizing niche positioning.
Mechanism of Action
trazodone’s antidepressant action is not fully understood, but is thought to be related to its enhancement of serotonergic activity in the CNS. Trazodone is both a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and a 5HT2 receptor antagonist and the net result of this action on serotonergic…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (3)
PK Study of Multi-dose Trazodone Hydrochloride Prolonged-released Tablets in Healthy Chinese
Started May 2017
12 enrolled
Depression
PK Study of Diet Effect of Trazodone Hydrochloride Prolonged-Released Tablets in Healthy Chinese
Started May 2017
15 enrolled
Depression
A Clinical Study of Trazodone Hydrochloride Prolonged-Release Tablets for Treatment of Depression
Started Nov 2011
382 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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