NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Sep 1982
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 6h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
WYTENSIN (guanabenz acetate) is an oral antihypertensive agent approved in 1982 that works as a centrally-acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist to lower blood pressure. It is used for management of hypertension, typically in patients who require additional blood pressure control beyond first-line agents. The drug reduces sympathetic outflow from the central nervous system to achieve its antihypertensive effect.
LOE Approaching
With LOE approaching and minimal current linked job activity, this product is in managed decline with a small, lean team focused on maximizing remaining exclusivity and transitioning to generic competition.
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 WYTENSIN offers limited career growth potential given its approaching loss of exclusivity and minimal hiring activity (0 linked jobs). Roles available are primarily defensive in nature—focused on managing decline, maintaining compliance, and supporting the transition to generic competition rather than driving innovation or market expansion.
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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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