Relenza Powder
NDC 0173-0681
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Product Information
Relenza (zanamivir) is a NDA-approved product labeled by Glaxosmithkline Llc. Zanamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza) if you have had symptoms for 2 days or less. It is supplied as a powder for respiratory (inhalation) administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0173-0681 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
Primary Identification
NDC Product Code:
0173-0681
Proprietary Name:
Relenza
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Zanamivir
Substance Name: [2]
Zanamivir
NDC Directory Status:
Human Prescription Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications
Dosage Form:
Powder
- An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs and/or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Respiratory (inhalation) - Administration within the respiratory tract by inhaling orally or nasally for local or systemic effect.
Labeler & Regulatory Data
Labeler Name: [5]
Labeler Code:
0173
Product Label ID:
FDA Application Number: [6]
NDA021036
Marketing Category: [8]
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Marketing Timeline
Start Marketing Date: [9]
09-22-1999
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N
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Product Details
What is NDC 0173-0681?
The NDC code 0173-0681 is assigned by the FDA to the product Relenza. It is commonly known by its generic name, zanamivir. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Glaxosmithkline Llc and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a powder administered via respiratory (inhalation) route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 2 different package configurations. The associated package NDC(s) include: 0173-0681-01, 0173-0681-22. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.
What are the uses of this product?
Zanamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza) if you have had symptoms for 2 days or less. It helps lessen symptoms (such as stuffy nose, cough, sore throat, fever/chills, headache, body aches, tiredness) and shortens the recovery time by about 1 to 2 days. Zanamivir may also be used to prevent the flu if you have been exposed to someone who already has the flu (such as a sick household member) or if there is a flu outbreak in the community. Talk to your doctor for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu vaccine. If you have the flu, zanamivir does not reduce the risk of giving the flu to others.
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
- ZANAMIVIR 5 mg/1 - A guanido-neuraminic acid that is used to inhibit NEURAMINIDASE.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- ZANAMIVIR (UNII: L6O3XI777I)
- ZANAMIVIR (UNII: L6O3XI777I) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- LACTOSE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: J2B2A4N98G)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
- RxCUI: 759471 - zanamivir 5 MG/INHAL Dry Powder Inhaler, 20 Blisters
- RxCUI: 759471 - 20 ACTUAT zanamivir 5 MG/ACTUAT Dry Powder Inhaler
- RxCUI: 759471 - zanamivir 5 MG/ACTUAT Dry Powder Inhaler, 20 ACTUAT
- RxCUI: 759473 - RELENZA DISKHALER 5 MG/INHAL Dry Powder Inhaler, 20 Blisters
- RxCUI: 759473 - 20 ACTUAT zanamivir 5 MG/ACTUAT Dry Powder Inhaler [Relenza]
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.
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Patient Education
Zanamivir Oral Inhalation
Zanamivir is used in adults and children at least 7 years of age to treat some types of influenza ('flu') in people who have had symptoms of the flu for less than 2 days. This medication is also used to prevent some types of flu in adults and children at least 5 years of age when they have spent time with someone who has the flu or when there is a flu outbreak. Zanamivir is in a class of medications called neuraminidase inhibitors. It works by stopping the growth and spread of the flu virus in your body. Zanamivir helps shorten the time you have flu symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, tiredness, weakness, headache, fever, and chills.
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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".
