NDAINTRAVENOUSPOWDERPriority Review
Approved
Jun 2014
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
8/100
Clinical Trials
12
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed 2h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
SIVEXTRO (tedizolid phosphate) is an intravenous oxazolidinone antibiotic approved by the FDA in June 2014 for treating acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). It is a next-generation analog of linezolid with enhanced potency against gram-positive pathogens, including resistant organisms. The drug works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis through ribosomal binding.
Peak4.5 years to LOE
The product is at peak lifecycle maturity with high competitive pressure (score 8/10), suggesting stable but challenged market position and potentially leaner commercial infrastructure.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Clinical Trials (12)
A Study to Compare Oral Formulations of Tedizolid Phosphate in Healthy Adults (MK-1986-044)
Started Jul 2024
18 enrolled
Healthy
A Study to Evaluate Oral Formulations of Tedizolid Phosphate in Healthy Participants (MK-1986-043)
Started Mar 2022
36 enrolled
Healthy
A Pharmacokinetic Study of Tedizolid Phosphate in Pediatric Participants With Gram-Positive Infections (MK-1986-014)
Started Feb 2019
47 enrolled
Gram-Positive Infections
A Study of Safety and Efficacy of MK-1986 (Tedizolid Phosphate) and Comparator in Participants From Birth to Less Than 12 Years of Age With Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (MK-1986-018)
Started Jan 2019
100 enrolled
Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Sivextro in Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection (ABSSSI) in Hospitalized Patients. A Global Observational Study
Started Dec 2016
108 enrolled
Skin Disease, Infectious
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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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