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SULINDAC

Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Immunology Approved 1988-03-03

SULINDAC is indicated for the treatment of Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Ankylosing Spondylitis; Subacromial Bursitis; Supraspinatus Tendinitis; Gouty Arthritis.

Source: FDA Label • Sun Pharma
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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
38
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1988-03-03
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

SULINDAC Approval History

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242 FDA actions from 1988 to 2024
Nov 2024 SUPPL
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What SULINDAC Treats

6 indications

SULINDAC is approved for 6 conditions since its original approval in 1988. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Subacromial Bursitis
  • Supraspinatus Tendinitis
  • Gouty Arthritis
Source: FDA Label

SULINDAC Boxed Warning

Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use [see Warnings and Precautions ]. Sulindac tablets are contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery [see Contraindications and Warnings]. Gastrointestinal Risk NSAIDs cause an inc...

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Clinical Trial Registry

6 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT01761877 results posted 1RO1 CA1615301A1 12-0080-04, 676847 Ph 2 completed NSAID Effects on Clinical and Imaging Breast Biomarkers
NCT00841204 results posted NCI-2009-01115 NCI-2009-01115, UARIZ-08-0841-04 Ph 2 completed Sulindac in Preventing Melanoma in Healthy Participants Who Are at Increased Risk of Melanoma
NCT01843179 12-302 Ph 2 withdrawn Sulindac for Patients With AML
NCT01187901 FAPEST results posted 00039278 P01CA073992 Ph 2 completed A Clinical Trial of COX and EGFR Inhibition in Familial Polyposis Patients
NCT01856322 results posted 130126 13-C-0126 Ph 2 terminated Surgery Plus Sulindac or Surgery Alone for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
NCT01636128 UA-UB-101 Ph 2 withdrawn Urinary Biomarker Study With Sulindac and Difluoromethylornithine
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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.

SULINDAC FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

SULINDAC is indicated for the treatment of Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Ankylosing Spondylitis; Subacromial Bursitis; Supraspinatus Tendinitis; Gouty Arthritis.

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may occur early in treatment and may increase with duration of use [see Warnin...

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