NDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
Oct 2021
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
5
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE (sertraline hydrochloride) by Almatica Pharma is 12. First approved in 2021.
Drug data last refreshed 9h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Sertraline hydrochloride is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that potentiates serotonergic activity by blocking neuronal reuptake of serotonin in the central nervous system. It is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, and other psychiatric conditions. The mechanism involves selective inhibition of serotonin reuptake with minimal effects on norepinephrine and dopamine systems.
Peak
Peak lifecycle positioning indicates stable, mature market with entrenched commercial infrastructure; teams are focused on optimization and retention rather than growth expansion.
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Sertraline potentiates serotonergic activity in the central nervous system through inhibition of neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT). 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Studies at clinically relevant doses have demonstrated that sertraline blocks the uptake of serotonin into human…
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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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