NDAORALSOLUTION
Approved
Mar 1983
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
1
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
REGLAN (metoclopramide hydrochloride) by Pfizer is clinical pharmacology metoclopramide stimulates motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract without stimulating gastric, biliary, or pancreatic secretions. First approved in 1983.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
REGLAN (metoclopramide HCl) is a small-molecule dopamine antagonist that enhances upper GI motility and prevents nausea/vomiting by blocking central and peripheral dopamine receptors. It accelerates gastric emptying, increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure, and is used for gastroesophageal reflux, diabetic gastroparesis, and chemotherapy-induced nausea. The drug works by sensitizing GI tissues to acetylcholine and blocking dopamine-mediated stimulation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
$0.088BPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
Product is in late-stage decline with limited Medicare claims, indicating reduced market opportunity and likely smaller team size focused on cost management and generic transition strategy.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Metoclopramide stimulates motility of the upper gastrointestinal tract without stimulating gastric, biliary, or pancreatic secretions. Its mode of action is unclear. It seems to sensitize tissues to the action of acetylcholine. The effect of metoclopramide on motility is not…
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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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