NDAORALTABLETPriority Review
Approved
Nov 1984
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Priority Review
Drug data last refreshed Yesterday · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Tocainide hydrochloride (TONOCARD) is an oral Class IB antiarrhythmic agent structurally related to lidocaine, used to treat ventricular arrhythmias. It works by blocking sodium channels and reducing the automaticity of ectopic cardiac pacemakers. The drug is indicated for suppression of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in patients who have not responded to other antiarrhythmic agents.
LOE Approaching
With LOE approaching and modest competitive pressure (30%), the TONOCARD brand team is likely focused on lifecycle extension and defensive positioning rather than growth initiatives.
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.
Career Relevance
Working on TONOCARD offers experience in mature product management, defensive competitive strategy, and lifecycle optimization in a declining market. Roles on this team typically focus on margin preservation, generic competition mitigation, and maintaining market share among specialized prescribers.
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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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