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Etadrol (FLUPREDNISOLONE)

Pfizer · FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 14/100

Etadrol (generic name: FLUPREDNISOLONE) is a fluprednisolone Small molecule drug developed by Pfizer. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1982).

Etadrol (fluprednisolone) is a synthetic glucocorticoid medication originally developed by Pharmacia and Upjohn. It works by binding to the glucocorticoid receptor, mimicking the effects of cortisol in the body. Etadrol is used to treat various inflammatory conditions, but its exact indications are not specified. As an off-patent medication, Etadrol is no longer protected by patents, allowing generic manufacturers to produce it. Despite this, there are currently no generic manufacturers listed.

At a glance

Generic name	FLUPREDNISOLONE
Sponsor	Pfizer
Drug class	fluprednisolone
Target	Glucocorticoid receptor
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Immunology
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	1982

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Olanzapine or Dexamethasone, With 5-HT3 RA and NK-1 RA, to Prevent CINV (PHASE3)

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.gov	Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

Competitive intelligence

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Frequently asked questions about Etadrol

What is Etadrol?

Etadrol (FLUPREDNISOLONE) is a fluprednisolone drug developed by Pfizer.

Who makes Etadrol?

Etadrol is developed and marketed by Pfizer (see full Pfizer pipeline at /company/pfizer).

What is the generic name of Etadrol?

FLUPREDNISOLONE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Etadrol.

What drug class is Etadrol in?

Etadrol belongs to the fluprednisolone class. See all fluprednisolone drugs at /class/fluprednisolone.

When was Etadrol approved?

Etadrol was first approved on 1982.

What development phase is Etadrol in?

Etadrol is FDA-approved (marketed).

What does Etadrol target?

Etadrol targets Glucocorticoid receptor and is a fluprednisolone.

Drug class: All fluprednisolone drugs
Target: All drugs targeting Glucocorticoid receptor
Manufacturer: Pfizer — full pipeline
Therapeutic area: All drugs in Immunology

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