Etadrol is developed by Pfizer.

What development phase is Etadrol in?

Etadrol is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Etadrol?

FLUPREDNISOLONE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Etadrol.

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Etadrol (FLUPREDNISOLONE)

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

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