important
in this typically elderly and vulnerable patient population and may
potentially offer a safer treatment option in the management of
chronic osteoarthritis pain. Importantly, the prolonged analgesic
effect resulting from a single or stepped dose, localized
administration of Adlea does not seem to be associated with the
systemic side effects commonly associated with NSAIDs
(gastrointestinal and renal toxicities, and impaired clotting),
COX-2 inhibitors (cardiovascular risks and renal toxicity), or
opioids (respiratory depression, nausea/vomiting, sedation,
disorientation, physical dependence, and the risk of
addiction).
About Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common, progressive disease in
which the joint cartilage breaks down. This breakdown causes the
bones to rub against each other resulting in stiffness, pain, and
loss of movement in the joint. In advanced stages, the pain becomes
intractable and disabling, limiting patients' mobility and
activities. At least five million patients in the U.S. are
suffering from moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the knee and
are candidates for knee replacement or aggressive non-surgical
interventions to address the debilitating effects of end-stage
osteoarthritis of the knee.
About Anesiva and its Diverse Pipeline of Pain Products
Anesiva, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company that
seeks to be the leader in the development and commercialization of
novel therapeutic treatments for pain. The company has two drug
candidates in development for multiple pain-related indications. A
New Drug Application (NDA) has been filed for the most advanced
product, Zingo(TM). The second product in the pipeline, Adlea
(formerly 4975), has been shown to reduce pain after only a single
administration for weeks to months in multiple settings in numerous
mid-stage clinical trials for site-specific, moderate-to-severe
pain. Anesiva is based in South San Francisco, CA. For more
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