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SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE · Hikma

Cardiovascular Approved 1946-08-13

Sodium tetradecyl sulfate injection is indicated in the treatment of small uncomplicated varicose veins of the lower extremities that show simple dilation with competent valves. The benefit- to-risk ratio should be considered in selected patients who are great surgical risks.

Source: FDA Label
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
79
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1946-08-13
Routes
INJECTION
Dosage Forms
INJECTABLE

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Active Ingredient: SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE

SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE Approval History

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2019 to 2019
Dec 2019 ORIGINAL
Update

What SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE Treats

1 indications

SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2019. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Varicose Veins
Source: FDA Label

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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)

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SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

Sodium tetradecyl sulfate injection is indicated in the treatment of small uncomplicated varicose veins of the lower extremities that show simple dilation with competent valves. The benefit- to-risk ratio should be considered in selected patients who are great surgical risks.

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