Injectable Patent Expiration View
Injectable products whose first patent expiration is in 2006

Patents whose numbers are in italics have been extended under 35 USC 156. All expiration dates include applicable Sec. 156 and pediatric (PED) extensions.

Products tagged as GENERIC have had a generic equivalent approved for at least one strength of the product.


MIVACRON; MIVACRON IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (INJECTABLE) MIVACURIUM CHLORIDE
NDA Applicant: ABBOTT      NDA No.:
020098  Prod. No.: 001 RX (EQ 2MG BASE/ML) NDA No.: 020098  Prod. No.: 002 DISC (EQ 0.5MG BASE/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4761418 [Extended 173 days (0.5 years)]
Novel compounds
Claim Types: Compound; Composition; Method of use
Jan 22, 2006 

IPRIVASK (INJECTABLE) DESIRUDIN RECOMBINANT
NDA Applicant: CANYON      NDA No.:
021271  Prod. No.: 001 RX (15MG/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4801576 Method of inhibiting blood clotting with desulfatohirudins
Claim Types: Method of use
Jan 31, 2006 
Pat. No. 5733874 Stable dry powders
Claim Types: Formulation
Mar 31, 2015 
ExclusivityExpirationExclusivity Description
Exclusivity Code: NCE - New chemical entityAPR 04,2008 

NOVANTRONE (INJECTABLE) MITOXANTRONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Drug Classes: ANTINEOPLASTICS
NDA Applicant: SERONO INC      NDA No.:
019297  Prod. No.: 001 RX (EQ 20MG BASE/10ML(2MG/ML))
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4820738 1,4-bis(substituted-amino)-5,8-dihydroxy-anthraquinones and leuco bases thereof
Claim Types: Method of use
Apr 11, 2006U-98: A method of inducing regression of leukemia cell growth in a mammal
ExclusivityExpirationExclusivity Description
Exclusivity Code ODE: Orphan DrugOCT 13,2007Treatment of progressive-relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Exclusivity Code ODE: Orphan DrugOCT 13,2007Treatment of secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis.

NOVANTRONE (INJECTABLE) MITOXANTRONE HYDROCHLORIDE [GENERIC AP]
Drug Classes: ANTINEOPLASTICS
NDA Applicant: SERONO INC      NDA No.:
019297  Prod. No.: 002 RX (EQ 25MG BASE/12.5ML (2MG/ML)); 003 RX (EQ 30MG BASE/15ML (2MG/ML))
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4820738 1,4-bis(substituted-amino)-5,8-dihydroxy-anthraquinones and leuco bases thereof
Claim Types: Method of use
Apr 11, 2006 
ExclusivityExpirationExclusivity Description
Exclusivity Code ODE: Orphan DrugOCT 13,2007Treatment of progressive-relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Exclusivity Code ODE: Orphan DrugOCT 13,2007Treatment of secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis.

LUPRON DEPOT (INJECTABLE) LEUPROLIDE ACETATE
Drug Classes: ANTERIOR PITUITARY/HYPOTHALMIC FUNCTION; ANTINEOPLASTICS; ESTROGENS/PROGESTINS
NDA Applicant: TAP PHARM      NDA No.:
019732  Prod. No.: 001 RX (7.5MG/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4728721 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Excipient; Process
May 1, 2006 
Pat. No. 4849228 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Formulation
Jul 18, 2006 
Pat. No. 5575987 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5716640 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5631020 Method for producing microcapsule
Claim Types: Product-by-process; Process
May 20, 2014 
Pat. No. 6036976 Sustained release microspheres and preparation thereof
Claim Types: Product-by-process
Dec 13, 2016 

LUPRON DEPOT (INJECTABLE) LEUPROLIDE ACETATE
Drug Classes: ANTERIOR PITUITARY/HYPOTHALMIC FUNCTION; ANTINEOPLASTICS
NDA Applicant: TAP PHARM      NDA No.:
020011  Prod. No.: 001 RX (3.75MG/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4728721 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Excipient; Process
May 1, 2006 
Pat. No. 4849228 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Formulation
Jul 18, 2006 
Pat. No. 5575987 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5716640 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5631021 Method for producing microcapsule
Claim Types: Product-by-process
May 20, 2014 

LUPRON DEPOT-PED (INJECTABLE) LEUPROLIDE ACETATE
NDA Applicant: TAP PHARM      NDA No.:
020263  Prod. No.: 002 RX (7.5MG/VIAL); 005 RX (11.25MG/VIAL); 006 RX (15MG/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4728721 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Excipient; Process
May 1, 2006 
Pat. No. 4849228 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Formulation
Jul 18, 2006 
Pat. No. 5575987 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5716640 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5631020 Method for producing microcapsule
Claim Types: Product-by-process; Process
May 20, 2014 
Pat. No. 6036976 Sustained release microspheres and preparation thereof
Claim Types: Product-by-process
Dec 13, 2016 

LUPRON DEPOT-PED (INJECTABLE) LEUPROLIDE ACETATE
NDA Applicant: TAP PHARM      NDA No.:
020263  Prod. No.: 003 DISC (3.75MG/VIAL,7.5MG/VIAL); 004 DISC (7.5MG/VIAL,7.5MG/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4728721 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Excipient; Process
May 1, 2006 
Pat. No. 4849228 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Formulation
Jul 18, 2006 
Pat. No. 5575987 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5716640 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 6036976 Sustained release microspheres and preparation thereof
Claim Types: Product-by-process
Dec 13, 2013 
Pat. No. 5631020 Method for producing microcapsule
Claim Types: Product-by-process; Process
May 20, 2014 

LUPRON DEPOT; LUPRON DEPOT-4 (INJECTABLE) LEUPROLIDE ACETATE
Drug Classes: ANTINEOPLASTICS
NDA Applicant: TAP PHARM      NDA No.:
020517  Prod. No.: 001 RX (22.5MG/VIAL); 002 RX (30MG/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4728721 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Excipient; Process
May 1, 2006 
Pat. No. 4849228 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Formulation
Jul 18, 2006 
Pat. No. 5814342 Prolonged release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Feb 1, 2011 
Pat. No. 5480656 Prolonged release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation
Jan 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5643607 Prolonged release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Jan 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5716640 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5575987 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation
Nov 19, 2013 
Pat. No. 5631020 Method for producing microcapsule
Claim Types: Product-by-process; Process
May 20, 2014 
Pat. No. 6036976 Sustained release microspheres and preparation thereof
Claim Types: Product-by-process
Dec 13, 2016 

LUPRON DEPOT-3 (INJECTABLE) LEUPROLIDE ACETATE
Drug Classes: ANTERIOR PITUITARY/HYPOTHALMIC FUNCTION; ANTINEOPLASTICS
NDA Applicant: TAP PHARM      NDA No.:
020708  Prod. No.: 001 RX (11.25MG/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4728721 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Excipient; Process
May 1, 2006 
Pat. No. 4849228 Polymer, production and use thereof
Claim Types: Formulation
Jul 18, 2006 
Pat. No. 5814342 Prolonged release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Feb 1, 2011 
Pat. No. 5480656 Prolonged release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation
Jan 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5643607 Prolonged release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Jan 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5716640 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation; Process
Sep 2, 2013 
Pat. No. 5575987 Method of producing sustained-release microcapsules
Claim Types: Formulation
Nov 19, 2013 
Pat. No. 5631020 Method for producing microcapsule
Claim Types: Product-by-process; Process
May 20, 2014 
Pat. No. 6036976 Sustained release microspheres and preparation thereof
Claim Types: Product-by-process
Dec 13, 2016 

FERIDEX I.V. (INJECTABLE) FERUMOXIDES
Drug Classes: DIAGNOSTICS, RADIOPAQUE & NONRADIOACTIVE
NDA Applicant: ADV MAGNETICS      NDA No.:
020416  Prod. No.: 001 RX (EQ 11.2MG IRON/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4827945 Biologically degradable superparamagnetic materials for use in clinical applications
Claim Types: Diagnostic or surgical method; Method of use
May 9, 2006U-144: Biologically degradable superparamagnetic materials for use in clinical applications
Pat. No. 4951675 Biodegradable superparamagnetic metal oxides as contrast agents for MR imaging
Claim Types: Diagnostic or surgical method
Aug 28, 2007U-143: Biodegradable superparamagnetic metal oxides as contrast agents for mr imaging
Pat. No. 5055288 Vascular magnetic imaging method and agent comprising biodegradeable superparamagnetic metal oxides
Claim Types: Composition
Oct 8, 2008 
Pat. No. 5102652 Low molecular weight carbohydrates as additives to stabilize metal oxide compositions
Claim Types: Formulation; Diagnostic or surgical method; Method of use; Process
Feb 6, 2009 
Pat. No. 5219554 Hydrated biodegradable superparamagnetic metal oxides
Claim Types: Composition
Jun 15, 2010 
Pat. No. 5248492 Low molecular weight carbohydrates as additives to stabilize metal oxide compositions
Claim Types: Formulation; Diagnostic or surgical method; Method of use; Method of improving a formulation
Sep 28, 2010 

FLOLAN (INJECTABLE) EPOPROSTENOL SODIUM
Drug Classes: ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
NDA Applicant: GLAXOSMITHKLINE      NDA No.:
020444  Prod. No.: 001 RX (EQ 0.5MG BASE/VIAL); 002 RX (EQ 1.5MG BASE/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4883812 [Extended 1347 days (3.7 years)]
Treatment of hypertension using prostacyclin
Claim Types: Method of use
May 12, 2006U-185: Method of treating hypertension
ExclusivityExpirationExclusivity Description
Exclusivity Code ODE: Orphan DrugAPR 14,2007Treatment of secondary pulmonary hypertension due to intrinsic precapillary pulmonary vascular disease.

NEUTREXIN (INJECTABLE) TRIMETREXATE GLUCURONATE
Drug Classes: ANTINEOPLASTICS
NDA Applicant: MEDIMMUNE ONCOLOGY      NDA No.:
020326  Prod. No.: 001 RX (EQ 25MG BASE/VIAL)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4694007 Use of trimetrexate as antiparasitic agent
Claim Types: Method of use
May 20, 2006U-91: Alternative therapy to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for treatment of moderate-to-severe pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in immunocompromised and aids patients
Pat. No. 6017922 Thermally stable trimetrexates and processes for producing the same
Claim Types: New polymorph, salt or hydrate; Composition
May 18, 2018 

FERTINEX (INJECTABLE) UROFOLLITROPIN
Drug Classes: INFERTILITY
NDA Applicant: SERONO      NDA No.:
019415  Prod. No.: 004 DISC (150 IU/AMP); 005 DISC (75 IU/AMP)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4845077 Method of inducing ovulation
Claim Types: Method of use
Jul 4, 2006U-408: For inducing ovulation in conjunction with a gonadotropin releasing factor antagonist and recruiting oocytes for in-vitro fertilization
Pat. No. 5767067 Follicle stimulating hormone and pharmaceutical compositions containing same
Claim Types: Composition
Jun 16, 2015 

DEMADEX (INJECTABLE) TORSEMIDE
Drug Classes: DIURETICS
NDA Applicant: ROCHE      NDA No.:
020137  Prod. No.: 002 RX (10MG/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. RE34672 Pharmaceutical composition containing a stable modification of torasemide
Claim Types: New polymorph, salt or hydrate; Method of use
Aug 11, 2006 
Pat. No. 4861786 Composition for a stable vein compatible injectable solution of torasemide process for the preparation and method of use
Claim Types: Formulation; Kit; Method of use
Jul 8, 2007 

CIPRO (INJECTABLE) CIPROFLOXACIN [GENERIC AP]
Drug Classes: ANTIBACTERIALS, MISCELLANEOUS; QUINOLONES/DERIVATIVES
NDA Applicant: BAYER PHARMS      NDA No.:
019847  Prod. No.: 001 RX (400MG/40ML (10MG/ML))
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4808583 Solutions of lactic acid salts of piperazinylquinolone- and piperazinyl-azaquinolone-carboxylic acids
Claim Types: Formulation
Aug 28, 2006 *PED 
ExclusivityExpirationExclusivity Description
Exclusivity Code: I - New IndicationSep 25,2007 PEDI-421: Treatment of complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis due to E.Coli for PED patients (1-17) not as first choice

CIPRO IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (INJECTABLE) CIPROFLOXACIN
Drug Classes: ANTIBACTERIALS, MISCELLANEOUS; QUINOLONES/DERIVATIVES
NDA Applicant: BAYER PHARMS      NDA No.:
019857  Prod. No.: 001 RX (200MG/100ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4808583 Solutions of lactic acid salts of piperazinylquinolone- and piperazinyl-azaquinolone-carboxylic acids
Claim Types: Formulation
Aug 28, 2006 *PED 
Pat. No. 4957922 Infusion solutions of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-di-hydro-4-oxo- 7-(1-piperazinyl)-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid
Claim Types: Formulation
Mar 18, 2008 *PED 
ExclusivityExpirationExclusivity Description
Exclusivity Code: I - New IndicationSep 25,2007 PEDI-421: Treatment of complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis due to E.Coli for PED patients (1-17) not as first choice

CIPRO IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (INJECTABLE) CIPROFLOXACIN
NDA Applicant: BAYER PHARMS      NDA No.:
019858  Prod. No.: 001 DISC (200MG/100ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4808583 Solutions of lactic acid salts of piperazinylquinolone- and piperazinyl-azaquinolone-carboxylic acids
Claim Types: Formulation
Aug 28, 2006 *PED 
Pat. No. 4957922 Infusion solutions of 1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-di-hydro-4-oxo- 7-(1-piperazinyl)-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid
Claim Types: Formulation
Mar 18, 2008 *PED 

FASLODEX (INJECTABLE) FULVESTRANT
Drug Classes: ESTROGENS/PROGESTINS
NDA Applicant: ASTRAZENECA      NDA No.:
021344  Prod. No.: 001 RX (50MG/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4659516 [Extension length not available]
Steroid derivatives
Claim Types: Compound; Method of use
Oct 1, 2006 
Pat. No. 6774122 Formulation
Claim Types: Method of use
Jan 9, 2021U-596: Treatment of hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following antiestrogen therapy
ExclusivityExpirationExclusivity Description
Exclusivity Code: NCE - New chemical entityAPR 25,2007 

CARDENE (INJECTABLE) NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Drug Classes: ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
NDA Applicant: PDL BIOPHARMA INC      NDA No.:
019734  Prod. No.: 001 RX (2.5MG/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4880823 Injection of nicardinpine hydrochloride and process for the production thereof
Claim Types: Formulation
Nov 14, 2006 
Pat. No. 5164405 Nicardipine pharmaceutical composition for parenteral administration
Claim Types: Composition; Process
Nov 17, 2009 

PROHANCE (INJECTABLE) GADOTERIDOL
Drug Classes: DIAGNOSTICS, RADIOPAQUE & NONRADIOACTIVE
NDA Applicant: BRACCO      NDA No.:
020131  Prod. No.: 001 RX (279.3MG/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4885363 1-substituted-1,4,7-triscarboxymethyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and analogs
Claim Types: Compound; Composition
Dec 5, 2006 
Pat. No. 5474756 Method for imaging mammalian tissue using 1-substituted-1,4,7-tricarboxymethyl- 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and analogs
Claim Types: Diagnostic or surgical method
Dec 12, 2012U-480: Contrast agent for MRI
Pat. No. 6143274 Method for imaging and radiopharmaceutical therapy using 1-substituted-4,7,10-tricarboxymethyl- 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and analogs
Claim Types: Diagnostic or surgical method; Method of use
Dec 12, 2012U-480: Contrast agent for MRI
Pat. No. 5846519 Method for imaging mammalian tissue using 1-substituted-1,4,7-tricarboxymethyl- 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and analogs
Claim Types: Formulation
Dec 8, 2015 

PROHANCE MULTIPACK (INJECTABLE) GADOTERIDOL
Drug Classes: DIAGNOSTICS, RADIOPAQUE & NONRADIOACTIVE
NDA Applicant: BRACCO      NDA No.:
021489  Prod. No.: 001 RX (279.3MG/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4885363 1-substituted-1,4,7-triscarboxymethyl-1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and analogs
Claim Types: Compound; Composition
Dec 5, 2006 
Pat. No. 5474756 Method for imaging mammalian tissue using 1-substituted-1,4,7-tricarboxymethyl- 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and analogs
Claim Types: Diagnostic or surgical method
Dec 12, 2012U-536: Contrast agent for magnetic resonace imaging
Pat. No. 6143274 Method for imaging and radiopharmaceutical therapy using 1-substituted-4,7,10-tricarboxymethyl- 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and analogs
Claim Types: Diagnostic or surgical method; Method of use
Dec 12, 2012U-536: Contrast agent for magnetic resonace imaging
Pat. No. 5846519 Method for imaging mammalian tissue using 1-substituted-1,4,7-tricarboxymethyl- 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane and analogs
Claim Types: Formulation
Dec 8, 2015 

ZOFRAN; ZOFRAN PRESERVATIVE FREE (INJECTABLE) ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE
Drug Classes: ANTIEMETICS; VERTIGO/MOTION SICKNESS/VOMITING
NDA Applicant: GLAXOSMITHKLINE      NDA No.:
020007  Prod. No.: 001 RX (EQ 2MG BASE/ML); 003 RX (EQ 2MG BASE/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4753789 Method for treating nausea and vomiting
Claim Types: Method of use
Dec 24, 2006 *PEDU-44: Relief of nausea and vomiting
ExclusivityExpirationExclusivity Description
Exclusivity Code: D - New Dosing ScheduleSep 25,2008 PEDD-97: Ped cancer pt population expanded to include pts 6 mos up to but not including 4 yrs and dosing instructions to admin 30 min before chemo with second and third doses 4 & 8 hours after first dose
Exclusivity Code: D - New Dosing ScheduleSep 25,2008 PEDD-98: Dosing for ped surgical pts expanded to include pts 1 month up to but not including 2 years of age

ZOFRAN IN PLASTIC CONTAINER (INJECTABLE) ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE
Drug Classes: ANTIEMETICS
NDA Applicant: GLAXOSMITHKLINE      NDA No.:
020403  Prod. No.: 001 RX (EQ 0.64MG BASE/ML)
PatentsExpirationPatented Use
Pat. No. 4753789 Method for treating nausea and vomiting
Claim Types: Method of use
Dec 24, 2006 *PEDU-44: Relief of nausea and vomiting


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Last edited: 26 September 2006
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