VARITHENA
Peakpolidocanol
NDAINTRAVENOUSSOLUTION
Approved
Nov 2013
Lifecycle
Peak
Competitive Pressure
0/100
Clinical Trials
8
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
VARITHENA (polidocanol) is sclerosing activity [moa]. First approved in 2013.
Drug data last refreshed 3d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
VARITHENA is a polidocanol injection approved in 2013 for treatment of varicose veins and saphenous vein incompetence via intravenous administration. It works through sclerosing activity, causing endothelial damage and fibrosis of affected veins. The product is currently in peak commercial lifecycle with 6.1 years of patent protection remaining.
Peak6.0 years to LOE
Product is at peak commercial stage with established market presence, suggesting stable sales teams and mature commercial infrastructure supporting the brand.
Mechanism of Action
Sclerosing Activity
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (8)
Varithena Versus Endothermal Ablation of the Great Saphenous Vein (VERITAS)
Started Feb 2023
43 enrolled
Varicose Veins
Effect of VarIthena on Wound Healing in Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU)
Started Sep 2017
76 enrolled
Venous Leg Ulcer
Pharmacokinetic Study of Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (PEM)
Started Aug 2011
21 enrolled
Varicose Veins
Efficacy and Safety Study of Polidocanol Injectable Foam for the Treatment of Saphenofemoral Junction (SFJ) Incompetence
Started Dec 2010
279 enrolled
Varicose Veins
Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (PEM) Versus Vehicle for the Treatment of Saphenofemoral Junction (SFJ) Incompetence
Started Nov 2010
235 enrolled
Varicose Veins
Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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