PENTOTHAL
LOE ApproachingNDARECTALSUSPENSIONPriority Review
Approved
Sep 1959
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed 16h ago · AI intelligence enriched 3w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PENTOTHAL (thiopental sodium) is a barbiturate administered as a rectal suspension, approved in 1959 for use as a sedative-hypnotic agent. The exact current indications are not specified in available data, but historically barbiturates were used for anesthesia induction, seizure control, and sedation. This is a legacy small-molecule product nearing loss of exclusivity.
LOE Approaching
Declining commercial footprint with minimal linked job openings suggests a small, legacy-focused team likely managing phase-out or maintenance mode operations.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Career Relevance
Working on PENTOTHAL offers minimal career growth opportunity, as the product is in late-stage lifecycle with zero linked job openings and no active development pipeline. This role would suit professionals managing legacy products or transitioning toward end-of-life brand stewardship rather than those seeking advancement.
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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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