METOLAZONE
METOLAZONE is indicated for the treatment of Salt and Water Retention; Edema; Congestive Heart Failure; Renal Disease; Nephrotic Syndrome; Hypertension.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2003-12-19
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET
Companies
METOLAZONE Approval History
What METOLAZONE Treats
6 indicationsMETOLAZONE is approved for 6 conditions since its original approval in 2003. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Salt and Water Retention
- Edema
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Renal Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Hypertension
METOLAZONE Competitive Set
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Indication competitors
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What's emerging in METOLAZONE's indications
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Clinical Trial Registry
7 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07372040 | Acute Heart Failure 2026 | Ph 2 | recruiting | Add-on Diuretics in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure |
| NCT04438213 | 2000027951 MISP59625 | Ph 2 | recruiting | Ertugliflozin in Chronic Heart Failure |
| NCT04542304 results posted | 56566 | Ph 2 | terminated | Efficacy of Diuretics in Kidney Disease |
| NCT05986773 P-Value-AHF | P-Value-AHF | Ph 4 | terminated | Diuretic Strategies in Acute Heart Failure Patients at High Risk for Diuretic Resistance |
| NCT06414759 | CL3575 IHC00077 | Ph 4 | recruiting | Efficacy and Safety of Combination Diuretic Therapy in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Volume Overload |
| NCT05633758 MELT-HF | IRB-14-6311 | Ph 2 | withdrawn | Metolazone As Early Add On Therapy For Acute Decompensated Heart Failure |
| NCT02606253 results posted | VU-IRB-TBD | Ph 4 | completed | Comparison of Oral or Intravenous Thiazides vs Tolvaptan in Diuretic Resistant Decompensated Heart Failure |
Active Pipeline
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Key Completed Trials
Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance
Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
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.
METOLAZONE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
METOLAZONE is indicated for the treatment of Salt and Water Retention; Edema; Congestive Heart Failure; Renal Disease; Nephrotic Syndrome; Hypertension.
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Data Sources
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