TUDORZA PRESSAIR (aclidinium bromide)
Tudorza Pressair is used for the long-term management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This medication helps patients with this chronic respiratory condition by providing ongoing maintenance to keep their airways open. It is typically prescribed to help manage the daily breathing difficulties associated with the disease.
How TUDORZA PRESSAIR Works
This drug works by targeting muscarinic receptors in the airways, specifically inhibiting the M3 receptor found on smooth muscle. By blocking these receptors, the medication prevents acetylcholine from causing the airways to constrict. This action results in bronchodilation, which helps keep the air passages open.
Development Insights
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2012-07-23
- Patent Cliff
- 2029
- Routes
- INHALATION
- Dosage Forms
- POWDER, METERED
TUDORZA PRESSAIR Approval History
What TUDORZA PRESSAIR Treats
1 indicationsTUDORZA PRESSAIR is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2012. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
TUDORZA PRESSAIR Competitive Set
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Clinical Trial Registry
13 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03022097 AVANT results posted | D6570C00002 M-AS464-30 | Ph 3 | completed | Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Aclidinium Bromide and Aclidinium Bromide/Formoterol Fumarate in Stabile COPD Patients |
| NCT01966107 ASCENT COPD results posted | D6560C00002 LAS-MD-45 | Ph 4 | completed | Evaluate the Effect of Aclidinium Bromide on Long-term Cardiovascular Safety and Exacerbations in Moderate to Very Severe COPD Patients. |
| NCT02375724 M-34273-46 results posted | D6560C00001 2014-004715-37, M-34273-46 | Ph 4 | completed | BENEFITS OF ACLIDINIUM BROMIDE IN THE RELIEF OF COPD SYMPTOMS INCLUDING COUGH |
| NCT01572792 results posted | LAC-MD-36 | Ph 3 | completed | Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Two Fixed Dose Combinations of Aclidinium Bromide/Formoterol Fumarate, Aclidinium Bromide, Formoterol Fumarate and Placebo for 28-Weeks Treatment in Patients With Moderate to Severe, Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
| NCT01437397 results posted | LAC-MD-31 | Ph 3 | completed | Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Aclidinium Bromide/Formoterol Fumarate Compared With Aclidinium Bromide and Formoterol Fumarate in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
| NCT01462942 results posted | M/40464/30 | Ph 3 | completed | Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Aclidinium Bromide/Formoterol Fumarate Fixed-Dose Combination |
| NCT01045161 LAS-MD-38 results posted | LAS-MD-38 | Ph 3 | completed | Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Aclidinium Bromide in the Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (LAS-MD-38) |
| NCT00891462 results posted | LAS-MD-33 ACCORD COPD I | Ph 3 | completed | Efficacy and Safety of Aclidinium Bromide for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (LAS-MD-33) |
| NCT00970268 results posted | LAS-MD-36 | Ph 3 | completed | Long-term Extension Study of the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Aclidinium Bromide in Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (LAS-MD-36) |
| NCT01462929 results posted | M/34273/39 | Ph 3 | completed | Efficacy and Safety of Aclidinium Bromide 400 µg Compared to Placebo and to Tiotropium Bromide in Patients With Stable Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
| NCT01471171 results posted | M/34273/40 | Ph 3 | completed | Efficacy and Safety of Aclidinium Bromide 400 µg BID (Twice a Day)Compared to Placebo in Patients With Stable Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
| NCT02153489 results posted | M/34273/47 2013-003373-10 | Ph 4 | completed | A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Crossover Study to Assess the Effect of Aclidinium Bromide 400 μg Bid on COPD Symptoms and Sleep Quality After 3 Weeks of Treatment in Patients With Stable Moderate-to-severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
| NCT02181023 | 960CEC | Ph 4 | completed | Acute Effect of Aclidinium on Hyperinflation and Ventilation Inhomogeneity in Severe COPD Patients |
Active Pipeline
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Key Completed Trials
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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.
TUDORZA PRESSAIR FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)TUDORZA PRESSAIR is indicated for the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
TUDORZA PRESSAIR Patents & Exclusivity
Patents (2 active)
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Patent Timeline
- • Cliff: 2029
- • 2 active patents
Trial Analysis
- • 15 total trials
- • Stage: Declining
Competitive Landscape
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- • Same target/indication analysis
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Data Sources
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How We Calculate These Metrics
Trial Activity Stage
Measures the current development activity pattern based on trial phases, status, and trends. Important: This measures R&D activity, not commercial lifecycle.
Trial statuses: "Active" means recruiting or ongoing. "Completed" means reached planned endpoint. "Terminated" means stopped early—often due to safety, efficacy, or business reasons.
- Growth: High proportion of early-phase trials (Phase 1/2), active development
- Expansion: Significant Phase 3 activity, approaching or pursuing approvals
- Mature: Substantial Phase 4 post-marketing studies
- Stable: Mixed phase distribution, steady development
- Declining: Low active trial ratio, reduced R&D investment