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Plecanatide

Generic Name
Plecanatide
Brand Names
Trulance
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C65H104N18O26S4
CAS Number
467426-54-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
7IK8Z952OK

Overview

Plecanatide is a drug approved in January 2017 by the FDA for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It should not be used in children less than six years of age, and should be avoided in patients six years to 18 years of age

Indication

Plecanatide is indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adult patients.

Associated Conditions

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation (IBS-C)
  • Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2021/12/09
Phase 3
Completed
2021/11/04
Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
2018/07/24
Phase 2
Completed
2018/06/11
N/A
Completed
2017/04/19
Phase 2
Completed
2016/03/11
Phase 3
Completed
2015/07/09
Phase 3
Completed
2015/03/13
Phase 3
Completed
2014/04/24
Phase 3
Completed
2013/11/13
Phase 3
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc.
65649-003
ORAL
3 mg in 1 1
4/4/2024

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

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No TGA approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
TRULANCE
bausch health, canada inc.
02493012
Tablet - Oral
3 MG
1/12/2022

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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