CHENODIOL
Chenodiol is a bile acid used for adults living with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX). It helps patients with this condition by replacing the naturally occurring chenodeoxycholic acid that their bodies are unable to produce sufficiently. By restoring these levels, the drug addresses the metabolic disruptions caused by a deficiency in the sterol 27-hydroxylase enzyme.
How CHENODIOL Works
This drug works by replacing deficient levels of endogenous chenodeoxycholic acid, which restores the activation of the farnesoid X receptor (FXR). This activation downregulates the CYP7A1 enzyme, resulting in the suppression and reduction of atypical bile acids and alcohols such as cholestanol and 23S-pentol.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2009-10-22
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET
CHENODIOL Approval History
What CHENODIOL Treats
1 indicationsCHENODIOL is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2009. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis
CHENODIOL Competitive Set
ProThree rings of competition based on shared molecular targets and treated indications.
MoA expansion candidates
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Filters applied: drops same-active-ingredient (505(b)(2) reformulations), route-mismatch (topical vs systemic), and cross-therapeutic-area matches in same-indication rings.
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Trial Timeline
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
CHENODIOL FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
CHENODIOL is indicated for the treatment of Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis.
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