NDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
Oct 1998
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
PAXIL (paroxetine hydrochloride) by Aurobindo Pharma is 12. First approved in 1998.
Drug data last refreshed 3h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PAXIL (paroxetine hydrochloride) is an oral selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) approved for treatment of 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.
$0.002BPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
As LOE approaches, brand teams face declining Part D spend and generic pressure; focus shifts to defensive strategies and managed care contracting.
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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