NDAORALTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Approved
May 1977
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
TEPANIL TEN-TAB (diethylpropion hydrochloride) by Teva 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 1977.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
TEPANIL TEN-TAB (diethylpropion hydrochloride) is a sympathomimetic amine oral anorectic approved in 1977 for management of exogenous obesity. It works through central nervous system stimulation and appetite suppression, with complex metabolism producing multiple active metabolites that contribute to weight loss effects.
LOE Approaching
This product faces imminent loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30%), signaling a contracting team focused on generic transition and retention strategies rather than growth initiatives.
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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