NDAORALTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Approved
Nov 1960
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
TENUATE DOSPAN (diethylpropion hydrochloride) by ANI Pharmaceuticals is clinical pharmacology diethylpropion hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine with some pharmacologic activity similar to that of the prototype drugs of this class used in obesity, the amphetamines. Approved for the management of exogenous obesity, higher. First approved in 1960.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
TENUATE DOSPAN (diethylpropion hydrochloride) is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic agent approved in 1960 for the management of exogenous obesity. It works through central nervous system stimulation and appetite suppression, though the exact mechanism of weight loss is not fully established. The extended-release 75 mg tablet formulation provides once-daily dosing with gradual drug release.
LOE Approaching
Product is approaching loss of exclusivity with stable but declining market presence; expect rightsizing of brand and managed care teams.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Diethylpropion hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine with some pharmacologic activity similar to that of the prototype drugs of this class used in obesity, the amphetamines. Actions include some central nervous system stimulation and elevation of blood pressure. Tolerance…
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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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