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Osmoprep (sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate)

Salix Pharms · FDA-approved active Under review Quality 20/100

Osmoprep (generic name: sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate) is a Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC] drug developed by Salix Pharms. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 2000) for Calcium renal calculus, Hypophosphatemia, Incomplete passage of stool.

Osmoprep is a medication used to treat various conditions, including arthropathy of the knee, pain, postoperative conditions, ureter stone, prostate cancer, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. It is administered through interventions such as dexamethasone sodium phosphate, saline solution, and levobupivacaine, often in the context of a double-blinded randomized controlled study, as seen in the study "The Effect of Preoperative Steroids Injection on Pain and Oedema After Total Knee Arthroplasty."

At a glance

Generic namesodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate
SponsorSalix Pharms
Drug classCalculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval2000

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Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results
FDA Orange BookPatents + exclusivity

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Frequently asked questions about Osmoprep

What is Osmoprep?

Osmoprep (sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate) is a Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC] drug developed by Salix Pharms, indicated for Calcium renal calculus, Hypophosphatemia, Incomplete passage of stool.

What is Osmoprep used for?

Osmoprep is indicated for Calcium renal calculus, Hypophosphatemia, Incomplete passage of stool, Urinary tract infectious disease.

Who makes Osmoprep?

Osmoprep is developed and marketed by Salix Pharms (see full Salix Pharms pipeline at /company/salix-pharms).

What is the generic name of Osmoprep?

sodium phosphate, monobasic, monohydrate is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Osmoprep.

What drug class is Osmoprep in?

Osmoprep belongs to the Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC] class. See all Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC] drugs at /class/calculi-dissolution-agent-epc.

When was Osmoprep approved?

Osmoprep was first approved on 2000.

What development phase is Osmoprep in?

Osmoprep is FDA-approved (marketed).

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