SPORANOX
LOE ApproachingNDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Mar 1999
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
SPORANOX by Johnson & Johnson is mechanism of action in vitro studies have demonstrated that itraconazole inhibits the cytochrome p450-dependent synthesis of ergosterol, which is a vital component of fungal cell membranes. Approved for the following fungal infections in immunocompromised, non-immunocompromised patients: blastomycosis, pulmonary and 11 more indications. First approved in 1999.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
SPORANOX (itraconazole) is an injectable antifungal agent that inhibits cytochrome P450-dependent ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes. It treats serious systemic fungal infections including blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and aspergillosis in immunocompromised and non-immunocompromised patients, as well as onychomycosis (nail fungal infections). The drug is a small-molecule azole with broad-spectrum activity against multiple fungal pathogens.
LOE Approaching
SPORANOX is approaching loss of exclusivity with modest commercial performance ($197K in competitive set spending), signaling a consolidating team focused on managed care and existing patient retention.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Action In vitro studies have demonstrated that itraconazole inhibits the cytochrome P450-dependent synthesis of ergosterol, which is a vital component of fungal cell membranes.
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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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