FDA Orange Book · active-ingredient family
Desflurane
Desflurane: 1 brand, 1 generic; first approved Sep 18, 1992; generic available.
Generic availableHas discontinued products
Generic status & protection
Generic available: 1 ANDA application approved.
Brands (NDA)
1
Generics (ANDA)
1
Listed patents
0
Presentations
2
Brand (NDA) products
Originator applications
- BAXTER HLTHCARENDA 0201181992
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 100% LIQUID INHALATION Rx —
Generic (ANDA) products (1)
Abbreviated applications
- DESFLURANESHANGHAI HENGRUIANDA 2082342018
Approved strengths under this FDA application. Strength Dosage form Route Status TE 100% LIQUID INHALATION Discontinued —
Listed patents
Orange Book patent file
No patents are listed against this product in the Orange Book. Listed patents reflect those the NDA holder submits under 21 U.S.C. 355 and are not exhaustive.
Approval history
FDA approval span
First approval
34 yr 5 mo ago
Most recent approval
8 yr 7 mo ago
Approvals span 1992–2018 across 2 FDA applications.
Brand (NDA) 150%
Generic (ANDA) 150%
Desflurane: frequently asked questions
Generics, reference-listed drug, patents, and exclusivity for this active ingredient, from the FDA Orange Book.
Built directly from the FDA Orange Book data file (products, patents, and exclusivity). TE codes, RLD/RS flags, patent expirations, and exclusivity dates match the official FDA record. Listed patents reflect those the NDA holder submits under 21 U.S.C. 355 and are not exhaustive.
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