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LIKMEZ

METRONIDAZOLE
Infectious Disease Approved 2023-09-22
1
Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
2
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2023-09-22
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
SUSPENSION

Companies

Active Ingredient: METRONIDAZOLE

LIKMEZ Approval History

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What LIKMEZ Treats

7 indications

LIKMEZ is approved for 7 conditions since its original approval in 2023. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Trichomoniasis
  • Amebiasis
  • Anaerobic Bacterial Infections
  • Intra-abdominal Infections
  • Peritonitis
  • Intra-abdominal Abscess
  • Liver Abscess
Source: FDA Label

LIKMEZ Boxed Warning

POTENTIAL FOR CARCINOGENICITY Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Avoid unnecessary use of LIKMEZ. Reserve LIKMEZ for use in the following indications: trichomoniasis [see Indications and Usage (1.1) ] , amebiasis [ see Indications and Usage (1.2) ] and anaerobic bacterial infections [ see Indications and Usage (1.3) ]. WARNING: POTENTIAL FOR CARCINOGENICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Metronid...

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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LIKMEZ FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

LIKMEZ is a nitroimidazole antimicrobial indicated for Trichomoniasis in adults Amebiasis in adults and pediatric patients Anaerobic Bacterial Infections in adults To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of LIKMEZ and other antibacterial drugs, LIKMEZ should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria . 1.1 Trichomoniasis LIKMEZ is indicated for the treatment of: Symptomatic trichomoniasis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis in adult females and males when the diagnosis is confirmed by approp...

⚠️ BOXED WARNING

WARNING: POTENTIAL FOR CARCINOGENICITY Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Avoid unnecessary use of LIKMEZ. Reserve LIKMEZ for use in the following indications: trichomoniasis [see Indications and Usage (1.1) ] , amebiasis [ see I...

LIKMEZ Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Oct 2039

Patents (4 active)

US11541035 Expires Oct 4, 2039
US12257236 Expires Jan 16, 2039
Source: FDA Orange Book

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