🇺🇸 Epidural anesthesia in United States

FDA authorised Epidural anesthesia on 1 February 2021 · 20 US adverse-event reports

Marketing authorisations

FDA — authorised 1 February 2021

  • Application: NDA204803
  • Marketing authorisation holder: INNOCOLL
  • Local brand name: POSIMIR
  • Indication: SOLUTION — INFILTRATION
  • Status: approved

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FDA — authorised 12 May 2021

  • Application: NDA211988
  • Marketing authorisation holder: HERON THERAPS INC
  • Local brand name: ZYNRELEF KIT
  • Indication: SOLUTION, EXTENDED RELEASE — PERIARTICULAR
  • Status: approved

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FDA

  • Status: approved

Safety signals — FAERS

Adverse reaction reports describe suspected side effects. A report does not mean the drug caused the event — co-medications, underlying disease and coincidence all contribute.

Most-reported reactions

  1. Premature Baby — 4 reports (20%)
  2. Drug Exposure During Pregnancy — 2 reports (10%)
  3. Drug Interaction — 2 reports (10%)
  4. Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy — 2 reports (10%)
  5. Jaundice — 2 reports (10%)
  6. Paralysis — 2 reports (10%)
  7. Pulmonary Oedema — 2 reports (10%)
  8. Respiratory Depression — 2 reports (10%)
  9. Activities Of Daily Living Impaired — 1 report (5%)
  10. Alopecia — 1 report (5%)

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Epidural anesthesia in other countries

Same drug, different regulators. Each page below lists the local marketing authorisation, HTA position, pricing, and adverse-event data.

Frequently asked questions

Is Epidural anesthesia approved in United States?

Yes. FDA authorised it on 1 February 2021; FDA authorised it on 12 May 2021; FDA has authorised it.

Who is the marketing authorisation holder for Epidural anesthesia in United States?

INNOCOLL holds the US marketing authorisation.