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About MEND-CABG

The MEND-CABG trial, completed in 2006, was a Phase 2 study involving 901 patients that evaluated MC-1 versus placebo in individuals undergoing CABG surgery at 42 investigational sites throughout Canada and the United States.

The 250 mg dose of MC-1 had a 37.2% reduction in the composite of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (peak CK-MB ?100ng/ml), and non-fatal stroke versus placebo (p@028).

The reduction in the composite endpoint was driven by a significant 46.9% decrease in the incidence of non-fatal myocardial infarction (peak CK-MB ?100ng/ml) with the 250 mg dose of MC-1 versus placebo (p@008).

The clinical results reported at POD 30 were maintained throughout the 90 day follow-up period (POD 90). Safety analysis included in the MEND-CABG study demonstrated that MC-1 was well tolerated. No safety concerns were identified; the incidence of adverse events in the study was comparable across both treatment and control groups.

The MEND-CABG trial was the catalyst to Medicure's ongoing Phase 3 MEND-CABG II study.

About MEND-CABG II

The Phase 3 MEND-CABG II is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial that will enroll up to 3,000 patients undergoing CABG surgery at approximately 120 cardiac surgical centers throughout North America and Europe. Study patients will be randomized to receive placebo or MC-1 250 mg prior to surgery and for 30 days post operatively (POD 30). The primary efficacy endpoint of MEND-CABG II is the reduction in the composite of cardiovascular death and non-fatal myocardial infarction up to POD 30. Study patients will be followed for 60 days after treatment (90 days post op
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