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VERELAN (verapamil hydrochloride)

Cardiovascular Approved 1990-05-29

VERELAN is indicated for the treatment of Angina; Atrial Flutter; Atrial Fibrillation; Supraventricular Tachycardia; Hypertension.

Source: FDA Label • AZURITY
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
35
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1990-05-29
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE

Companies

Active Ingredient: VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE

VERELAN Approval History

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Label Update
140 FDA actions from 1990 to 2019
Oct 2019 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Nov 2016 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Oct 2014 SUPPL
Label · Labeling

What VERELAN Treats

5 indications

VERELAN is approved for 5 conditions since its original approval in 1990. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Angina
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Hypertension
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

3 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT04609826 DHODH CR108874 74856665AML1001, 2020-002375-35 Ph 1 completed A Study of JNJ-74856665 in Participants With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
NCT03013933 16414 NCI-2016-02062, 16414 Ph 1 completed Brentuximab Vedotin, Cyclosporine, and Verapamil Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma
NCT03098680 PRIME PRIME (A094136) Ph 1 terminated A Study of the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Responses in Healthy and Altered Human Cardiovascular Systems
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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.

VERELAN FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

VERELAN is indicated for the treatment of Angina; Atrial Flutter; Atrial Fibrillation; Supraventricular Tachycardia; Hypertension.

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Data Sources

Data sourced from official FDA and NIH databases. Click links to verify on original sources.