TAPENTADOL HYDROCHLORIDE
| Brand name | NUCYNTA ER |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient | TAPENTADOL HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Strength | EQ 200MG BASE |
| Dosage form | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| FDA approval | August 2011 |
| Marketing status | RX |
| Patent | Expires | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 8536130*PED | March 2029 | — |
| 11344512*PED | October 2028 | — |
| 8536130 | September 2028 | use U-1276 |
| 11344512 | April 2028 | use U-3391 |
Source: FDA Orange Book, layered on the CliffBio company graph. Cliff dates are the latest FDA-listed patent expiry; estimates are projections, not legal advice.