NDAINTRAPLEURALPOWDER
Approved
May 2017
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
6
Data completeness
2/8 — Basic
Drug data last refreshed 19h ago · AI intelligence enriched 22h ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
STERITALC is a sterile talc powder approved for intrapleural administration to prevent recurrent pleural effusion and pneumothorax. It works as a sclerosing agent that induces inflammation and fibrosis in the pleural space, creating adhesion between visceral and parietal pleura. The product is indicated for patients with malignant pleural effusion or recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax who require pleurodesis.
Peak
Product is in peak commercial phase with moderate competitive pressure (30), indicating stable team size and mature go-to-market 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.
Clinical Trials (6)
Study on Hydrotalcite for Relief of Acid Symptoms Due to Acid Rebound After Stopping Long-Term PPI Therapy
Started Nov 2025
167 enrolled
Gastroesophageal Reflux
AMPLE-3: IPC Plus Talc vs VATS in Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion
Started May 2018
158 enrolled
Malignant Pleural EffusionRespiratory DiseaseCancer
Out Patient Talc Slurry Via Indwelling Pleural Catheter for Malignant Pleural Effusion Vs Usual Inpatient Management
Started Aug 2015
142 enrolled
Pleural Effusion, Malignant
Placebo Controlled Phase IV Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of a Single Dose of Oral Talcid, a Single Dose of Oral Famotidine and a Single Dose of Placebo in Patients With Acute Heartburn Episodes
Started May 2003
559 enrolled
Heartburn
Evaluating ABX-EGF in Patients With Metastatic ColorectalCarcinoma
Started Mar 2002
150 enrolled
Colorectal CancerCarcinoma
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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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