NDAORALSUSPENSION
Approved
Sep 1974
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
VIBRAMYCIN (doxycycline calcium) by Pfizer is mechanism of action mechanism of action doxycycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30s ribosomal subunit. Approved for the following infections: rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus fever, the typhus group and 9 more indications. First approved in 1974.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
VIBRAMYCIN (doxycycline calcium) is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, exhibiting bacteriostatic activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is indicated for rickettsial infections (Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Q fever, typhus), sexually transmitted infections, malaria prophylaxis in travelers, and other bacterial and parasitic infections. The drug has been approved since 1974 and is available as an oral suspension formulation.
LOE Approaching
Product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30/100), indicating potential downsizing of brand-focused teams and shift toward generic management or portfolio optimization.
Mechanism of Action
Mechanism of Action Mechanism of Action Doxycycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit. Doxycycline has bacteriostatic activity against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Resistance Cross resistance with other tetracyclines is…
Indications (12)
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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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