Aztreonam Patent Expiration

Aztreonam is Used for improving respiratory symptoms in cystic fibrosis patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It was first introduced by Bristol Myers Squibb in its drug Azactam on Dec 31, 1986. Other drugs containing Aztreonam are Cayston, Azactam In Plastic Container. 5 different companies have introduced drugs containing Aztreonam.


Aztreonam Patents

Given below is the list of patents protecting Aztreonam, along with the drug name that holds that patent and the company name owning that drug.

Drug Used in Drug Patent Number Drug Patent Title Drug Patent Expiry Drug Owner
Cayston US7208141 Inhalable aztreonam aerosol for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections Dec 20, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead
Cayston US7214364 Inhalable aztreonam lysinate formulation for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections Dec 20, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead
Cayston US7427633 Inhalable aztreonam lysinate formulation for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections Dec 20, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead
Cayston US8399496 Inhalable aztreonam lysinate formulation for treatment and prevention of pulmonary bacterial infections Dec 20, 2021

(Expired)

Gilead



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Aztreonam Generic API Manufacturers

Several generic applications have been filed for Aztreonam. The first generic version for Aztreonam was by Fresenius Kabi Usa Llc and was approved on Jun 18, 2010. And the latest generic version is by Hospira Inc and was approved on Nov 8, 2021.

Given below is the list of companies who have filed for Aztreonam generic, along with the locations of their manufacturing plants worldwide.