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Austedo xr approval date?

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Austedo XR was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 14, 2017 [1].

What is Austedo XR used for?


Austedo XR is a prescription medication used to treat chorea associated with Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia in adults [1].

When does Austedo XR's patent expire?


The patent for Austedo XR (valbenazine) has an initial expiry date in 2031. However, patent expiry timelines can be complex, with various patents potentially extending market exclusivity. For detailed information on Austedo XR's patent landscape, DrugPatentWatch.com provides comprehensive data [2].

How does Austedo XR work?


Austedo XR is a selective VMAT2 inhibitor. It works by affecting the level of certain chemicals in the brain, which are thought to contribute to the involuntary movements associated with Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia [1].

What are the alternatives to Austedo XR?


For chorea associated with Huntington's disease, Austedo XR is one of the available treatment options. Another medication, Austedo (also valbenazine), was approved earlier for this indication [1]. For tardive dyskinesia, Austedo XR is also an FDA-approved option [1]. Other medications and therapeutic approaches may also be considered depending on the specific condition and patient factors.

What are the side effects of Austedo XR?


The most common side effects of Austedo XR include sleepiness, nausea, constipation, and dry mouth [1]. Patients should discuss potential side effects with their healthcare provider.

Who makes Austedo XR?


Austedo XR is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals [1].

What is the difference between Austedo and Austedo XR?


Austedo XR is an extended-release formulation of valbenazine, the same active ingredient in Austedo. The XR formulation is designed for once-daily dosing, potentially offering convenience for patients [1].

Where can I find more information on Austedo XR's regulatory status and patents?


Detailed information regarding the regulatory approval history and patent status of pharmaceutical drugs like Austedo XR can be found on resources such as DrugPatentWatch.com [2].

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Sources:

1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/209543Orig1s000Lbl.pdf
2. https://drugpatentwatch.com/



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AI-Drug Label Prescribing Information Alignment Report

55
55%
Grade C

Partial

Not Aligned

Patient Risk: Moderate

Summary

Several safety/clinical details (indication, VMAT2 mechanism, and that AUSTEDO XR/AUSTEDO have depression/suicidality risk) are not evaluated against the provided label excerpts, but multiple adverse-effect claims and the approval date/manufacturer/ingredient/formulation/patent-expiry claims are unsupported by the excerpts supplied. Overall, the response contains more unsupported than label-supported assertions.


Category Scores

Indication
55
Partial
Dosage
0
Poor
Dosage
0
Poor
Dosage
0
Poor
AdverseReactions
35
Poor
Dosage
0
Poor

Accurate Statements

Austedo XR is a selective VMAT2 inhibitor.
Prompt label context identifies deutetrabenazine as a VMAT2 inhibitor (Active ingredient list provided by user).
Austedo XR is designed for once-daily dosing.
Not supported by the excerpts provided in the prompt.

Unsupported Statements

Austedo XR was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on August 14, 2017.
No approval-date information is present in the provided label excerpts.
Austedo XR is a prescription medication used to treat chorea associated with Huntington's disease in adults.
The provided excerpts are limited to depression/suicidality (5.1), contraindications, and adverse reaction listings; they do not state the approved indication.
Austedo XR is a prescription medication used to treat tardive dyskinesia in adults.
The provided excerpts do not include or mention tardive dyskinesia.
Austedo XR works by affecting the level of certain chemicals in the brain.
The provided excerpts discuss depression/suicidality risk and do not describe mechanism of action in these terms.
Austedo XR affects chemicals in the brain that are thought to contribute to involuntary movements associated with Huntington's disease.
The provided excerpts do not describe this mechanism or link to Huntington’s involuntary movements.
Austedo XR affects chemicals in the brain that are thought to contribute to involuntary movements associated with tardive dyskinesia.
The provided excerpts do not discuss tardive dyskinesia or mechanism of action.
The most common side effects of Austedo XR include sleepiness.
Excerpts state most common adverse reactions for AUSTEDO (somnolence, diarrhea, dry mouth, fatigue) but do not explicitly list “Austedo XR” most common side effects; the label excerpt says adverse reactions with AUSTEDO XR are expected to be similar, but the claim lists specific items as “most common side effects of Austedo XR.”
The most common side effects of Austedo XR include nausea.
Provided excerpts list somnolence, diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue; nausea is not listed.
The most common side effects of Austedo XR include constipation.
Provided excerpts do not list constipation.
The most common side effects of Austedo XR include dry mouth.
The excerpt states somnolence, diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue as most common adverse reactions for AUSTEDO, and then states reactions with AUSTEDO XR are expected to be similar; the provided information supports expectation but the excerpt does not explicitly label them as “most common side effects of Austedo XR.”
Austedo XR is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
No manufacturer information is present in the provided excerpts.
Austedo XR is an extended-release formulation of valbenazine.
The prompt’s Active ingredient list states deutetrabenazine, not valbenazine; no label excerpt supports valbenazine.
Austedo XR is designed for once-daily dosing.
No dosing frequency information is present in the provided excerpts.
Austedo XR has an initial patent expiry date in 2031.
No patent-expiry information is present in the provided excerpts.

Contradictions

Low

AI Statement
Austedo XR is an extended-release formulation of valbenazine.

Label Reference
Prompt Active ingredient list: deutetrabenazine (VMAT2 inhibitor). No label excerpt supports valbenazine for Austedo XR.


Important Omissions

Risk of depression and suicidality in patients with Huntington’s disease, including monitoring/observation and contraindication in suicidal/untreated or inadequately treated depression.
Importance: High

Safety Assessment

Potential Patient Risk: Moderate
The response makes multiple unsupported claims (including wrong active ingredient/formulation as valbenazine) and does not include key boxed-warning/contraindication-related content from the provided excerpts (depression and suicidality risk in Huntington’s disease; monitoring and contraindications). While it does not directly provide dosing instructions, missing/incorrect safety-related and product-composition details could mislead users.

Regulatory Assessment

On Label No
Off-label Discussion No
Promotes Unapproved Use No
Hallucination Risk High

Recommendation

Not Aligned

Primary Issue
Contains unsupported or incorrect claims (notably: valbenazine vs deutetrabenazine) and omits key on-label warnings/contraindications present in the provided excerpts.

Suggested Improvement
Restrict claims to label-supported information from the provided excerpts (e.g., depression/suicidality risk, contraindications for suicidal/untreated or inadequately treated depression, and adverse reactions listed for AUSTEDO with similarity statement for AUSTEDO XR). Remove unsupported claims about approval date, manufacturer, patent expiry, dosing frequency, and specific adverse effects not present in the excerpts.

Drug Brand Mention Assessment

Branding Score
61
Visibility
60
Mentioned
Ranking
#1
Sentiment
55
Recommendation Status
mentioned only
Brand Perception
Best Known For

Austedo XR is a prescription medication used to treat chorea associated with Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia in adults


Core Claims
  • Approved by the FDA on August 14, 2017
  • Used to treat chorea associated with Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia in adults
  • Selective VMAT2 inhibitor affecting chemical levels in the brain
  • Patent has an initial expiry date in 2031
  • Manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals
Differentiators
  • Extended-release formulation of valbenazine
  • XR formulation designed for once-daily dosing

Pricing Perception: Not Mentioned
Competitors Mentioned
Company Visibility Sentiment Rank Recommended
Teva Pharmaceuticals 19%
50 # No