azedra
Azedra (Iobenguane I-131) is a medication used to treat Paraganglioma, Pheochromocytoma.
Iobenguane I-131 · by Progenics Pharms Inc
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Iobenguane I-131
- Form
- Solution
- Strength
- Iobenguane I-131 15mCi/ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- paraganglioma, pheochromocytoma
- Manufacturer
- Progenics Pharms Inc
- FDA application
- NDA209607
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- paraganglioma
- pheochromocytoma
Dosage forms
Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Azedra treat?
- Azedra (Iobenguane I-131) may be used to treat paraganglioma, pheochromocytoma, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Azedra?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Azedra. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Azedra?
- Azedra is marketed by Progenics Pharms Inc. You can see Progenics Pharms Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Azedra a brand-name or generic drug?
- Azedra is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Iobenguane I-131.
- Is Azedra available over the counter?
- No. Azedra is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Azedra come in?
- Azedra is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Azedra FDA-registered?
- Azedra is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA209607. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about IOBENGUANE I-131
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 47 reports naming IOBENGUANE I-131 — the active ingredient in Azedra, and the FDA flagged 100% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- neutropenia22 reports
- mucosal inflammation14 reports
- febrile neutropenia6 reports
- pyrexia6 reports
- myelodysplastic syndrome5 reports
- neuroblastoma recurrent5 reports
- vomiting4 reports
- acute myeloid leukaemia3 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean IOBENGUANE I-131 caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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