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CUVPOSA (glycopyrrolate)

CNS Approved 2010-07-28

Cuvposa helps children and adolescents between the ages of 3 and 16 who struggle with chronic severe drooling. It is used for patients with underlying neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy, that cause excessive saliva production. This medication is prescribed to manage the difficulties associated with problem drooling in this specific age group.

Source: FDA Label • MERZ PHARMS

How CUVPOSA Works

This drug works by targeting acetylcholine receptors located on peripheral tissues like the salivary glands. As an anticholinergic, it binds to these receptors to prevent them from being stimulated. This process indirectly lowers the rate of salivation in the patient.

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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2010-07-28
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION

Companies

Active Ingredient: GLYCOPYRROLATE

CUVPOSA Approval History

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Original
New Indication
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Label Update
7 FDA actions from 2010 to 2018
Feb 2018 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
May 2016 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Feb 2016 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What CUVPOSA Treats

1 indications

CUVPOSA is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2010. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Drooling
Source: FDA Label

CUVPOSA Competitive Set

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Three rings of competition based on shared molecular targets and treated indications.

MoA expansion candidates

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Same target(s), different indications — where else is this mechanism being explored?

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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Clinical Trial Registry

22 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT05887375 2096001 MISP Database number 101357 Ph 4 completed Sugammadex vs Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate on Urinary Retention After Spine Surgery
NCT05116930 21-009530 Ph 2 recruiting Neostigmine and Glycopyrrolate for the Treatment of Headache After Dural Puncture
NCT03111121 results posted 1610312153 Ph 4 completed Use of Sugammadex for Reversal of Paralysis in Microlaryngoscopy
NCT06045364 2023-115 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed Effect of Glycopyrrolate on Nausea and Vomiting After ERCP Operation
NCT03939923 results posted 1806161309 Ph 4 completed Role of Sugammadex as Reversal Agent in Patients Extubated Immediately After Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
NCT03513406 STUDY00141829 Ph 3 completed Comparison of Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade With Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine Plus Glycopyrolate in Patients Undergoing Burn Surgery
NCT03322657 results posted 17-764 Ph 4 completed Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine for Reversal of Rocuronium Neuromuscular
NCT01176851 Gly1 CCD-0915-PR-0031 Ph 1 completed Biopharmaceutical Study of Glyco pMDI With or Without Charcoal Block vs IV Bolus in Healthy Volunteers
NCT01476813 CCD-1106-PR-0066 Ph 2 completed Randomized Cross Over Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of BDP/FF and Glycopyrrolate
NCT01176903 GLY2 CCD-0916-PR-0032 2010-018668-18 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed Safety and Efficacy Study of Glyco pMDI After Single and Repeated Administration
NCT01398111 TRIPLE 1 CCD-1101-PR-0056 2011-001552-11 Ph 1 completed Pharmacokinetic Interaction Study of Glycopyrrolate and Formoterol in Healthy Volunteers
NCT02574611 KOR-15-026 Ph 1 withdrawn Use of High Resolution Colonic Manometry in Studying Motility
NCT03138967 results posted 2015-1007 Ph 4 completed Investigation of Sugammadex in Outpatient Urological Procedures
NCT02872935 results posted 201301793 Ph 4 terminated Minimizing Nausea and Vomiting During Spinals for CS
NCT03513757 results posted CHW 959242-5 Ph 4 completed Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for Pediatric MRI Sedation
NCT02860507 results posted TGH015 Ph 4 completed Study to Determine if Administration of Sugammadex Impacts Hospital Efficiency
NCT02327923 IERB/284/014 Ph 4 completed Intraoperative Lidocaine Infusion vs. Esmolol Infusion for Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
NCT02375217 ANES.MA.14 Ph 4 completed "Low Dose Sugammadex Combined With Neostigmine and Glycopyrrolate Versus Full Dose Sugammadex for Reversal of Rocuronium-induced Neuromuscular Blockade: a Cost Saving Strategy"
NCT02613494 GOTHIC1 2015-GOTHIC1 Ph 1, Ph 2 completed Clozapine-induced Hypersalivation - Feasibility Trial
NCT01479764 results posted P07981 MK-8616-064 Ph 3 completed Study of Sugammadex Versus Usual Care on Incidence of Residual Blockade at Post Anesthesia Care Unit Admission (P07981)
NCT01588717 AIDES-G AIDES-G Ph 1 terminated Excessive Sweating Caused by Antidepressants: Measurement and Treatment With Glycopyrrolate (AIDES-G)
NCT01199237 results posted H10722-35629-01 Ph 4 completed Impact of Anesthetic Choice (Sevoflurane Versus Desflurane) on Airway Reflex Recovery in the Context of Antagonized Neuromuscular Block
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Active Pipeline

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Key Completed Trials

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Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

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Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

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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.

CUVPOSA FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

CUVPOSA is indicated for the treatment of Drooling.

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Data Sources

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