THIOLA (tiopronin)
THIOLA is indicated for the treatment of Cystinuria.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 1988-08-11
- Patent Cliff
- 2026
- Routes
- ORAL
- Dosage Forms
- TABLET
THIOLA Approval History
What THIOLA Treats
1 indicationsTHIOLA is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 1988. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Cystinuria
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Clinical Trial Registry
2 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT01095731 results posted | AAAA8597 1R01FD003728-01 | Ph 2 | completed | The Effects of Tiopronin on 3-Aminopropanal Level & Neurologic Outcome After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage |
| NCT03663855 results posted | 18-00642 | Ph 2 | completed | Effect of Increasing Doses of Tiopronin on Cystine Capacity in Patients With Cystinuria |
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Key Completed Trials
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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.
THIOLA FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)THIOLA is indicated for the treatment of Cystinuria.
THIOLA Patents & Exclusivity
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