NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Dec 1992
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
18
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
PAXIL (paroxetine hydrochloride) by Aurobindo Pharma is 12. First approved in 1992.
Drug data last refreshed 3h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PAXIL (paroxetine hydrochloride) is an oral selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) approved in 1992 for major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It works by inhibiting neuronal reuptake of serotonin in the central nervous system, potentiating serotonergic activity. The drug is administered as tablets with a mean elimination half-life of approximately 21 hours.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches, PAXIL brand teams face portfolio contraction and are likely consolidating resources toward niche positioning or transitioning to generic/authorized generic strategies.
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of PAXIL in the treatment of MDD, SAD, OCD, PD, GAD, and PTSD is unknown, but is presumed to be linked to potentiation of serotonergic activity in the central nervous system resulting from inhibition of neuronal reuptake of serotonin…
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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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