NDAORALSOLUTION
Approved
May 1986
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
PEDIAPRED (prednisolone sodium phosphate) by Alcon is clinical pharmacology naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. First approved in 1986.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PEDIAPRED is an oral solution formulation of prednisolone sodium phosphate, a synthetic glucocorticoid used primarily in pediatric populations for anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It treats a broad spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions by inhibiting inflammatory processes and suppressing immune cell production. The sodium phosphate salt enables rapid absorption and higher peak plasma levels compared to tablet formulations, making it particularly suitable for pediatric dosing.
LOE Approaching
Product nearing loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100); brand teams should prepare for transition management and generic erosion strategies.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many…
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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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