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LYSODREN

MITOTANE Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inducers
Oncology Approved 1970-07-08

LYSODREN is indicated for the treatment of patients with inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). LYSODREN is an adrenal cytotoxic agent indicated for the treatment of patients with inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). ( 1 )...

Source: FDA Label โ€ข ESTEVE
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
55
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1970-07-08
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: MITOTANE

LYSODREN Approval History

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What LYSODREN Treats

1 indications

LYSODREN is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1970. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Source: FDA Label

LYSODREN Boxed Warning

ADRENAL CRISIS IN THE SETTING OF SHOCK, SEVERE TRAUMA OR INFECTION Patients treated with LYSODREN are at increased risk for developing adrenal crisis in the setting of shock, severe trauma or infection that may lead to death. If shock, severe trauma or infection occurs or develops, temporarily discontinue LYSODREN and administer exogenous steroids. Monitor patients closely for infections and instruct patients to contact their physician immediately if injury, infection, or any other concomitant i...

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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.

LYSODREN FDA Label Details

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FDA Label (PDF)

LYSODREN is indicated for the treatment of patients with inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). LYSODREN is an adrenal cytotoxic agent indicated for the treatment of patients with inoperable, functional or nonfunctional, adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC).

โš ๏ธ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: ADRENAL CRISIS IN THE SETTING OF SHOCK, SEVERE TRAUMA OR INFECTION Patients treated with LYSODREN are at increased risk for developing adrenal crisis in the setting of shock, severe trauma or infection that may lead to death. If shock, severe trauma or infection occurs or develops, temporar...

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