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 Yesterday
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PAXIL (paroxetine hydrochloride) is an oral selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) approved in 1992 for the treatment of major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It works by blocking the neuronal reuptake of serotonin in the central nervous system, thereby potentiating serotonergic activity.
LOE Approaching
Declining revenue base with LOE approaching signals smaller brand team and transition focus toward generics optimization and lifecycle extension 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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