Current Status of the Development Programs of New Indications and Formulations for Aricept(R) for Enhancing Pat...(d formulation of donepezil are currently...),Health

Date:7/2/2009

d formulation of donepezil, are currently being conducted by Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc. in the United States. An NDA submission to the U.S. FDA is planned for the middle of fiscal year 2009 based on the results of the clinical trials. Eisai is working on this new formulation of donepezil based on agreements with Teikoku Seiyaku Co., Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary, Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc.

About Aricept

Aricept is the first and only prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for mild, moderate and severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type. This indication is supported by evidence-based medicine backed by numerous well-controlled clinical studies of AD in all stages and settings among thousands of patients that demonstrated that Aricept improves cognition and delays functional decline.

Aricept is well tolerated, but may not be for everyone. People at risk for stomach ulcers or who take certain other medicines should tell their doctors because serious stomach problems, such as bleeding, may get worse. Some people who take Aricept may experience fainting. Some people may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, or not sleep well. Some people may have muscle cramps or loss of appetite or may feel tired. In studies these were usually mild and temporary.

For more information about managing AD, about Aricept, and for full prescribing information, call 1-888-274-2378 or visit www.aricept.com. Aricept is co-promoted by Eisai Inc. and Pfizer Inc.

About Eisai Co., Ltd.

Eisai Co., Ltd. is a research-based human health care (hhc) company that discovers, develops and markets products throughout the world. Through a global network of research facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, Eisai actively participates in all aspects of the worldwide hea
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