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Jazz Pharmaceuticals and UCB Announce Second Phase III Study of Sodium Oxybate in Patients With Fibromyalgia Meets Primary Endpoints

... the second of two Phase III clinical trials of sodium oxybate (JZP-6) for the treatment of ... this international, placebo-controlled trial of sodium oxybate to treat fibromyalgia achieved its key ... randomized, double-blind fibromyalgia study, sodium oxybate significantly decreased pain and fatigue ...

Data Suggest Sodium Oxybate Significantly Improves Pain and the Core Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

... -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals' (Nasdaq: JAZZ ) sodium oxybate (JZP-6) demonstrated statistically ... FDA or other regulatory authorities for use of sodium oxybate in the treatment of fibromyalgia. ... physical function. "The data showed that sodium oxybate improves the key symptoms of ...

Video: UCB Launches Vimpat(R) in the U.S. for Add-On Treatment of Epilepsy in Adults

... has been shown to involve the modulation of sodium channel activity in the nervous system. sodium channels play a crucial role in regulating the ... system to help nerve cells communicate. Sometimes sodium channels are abnormally overactive and nerve ...

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Unveils Six-Month Efficacy Data for EUFLEXXA(R) for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

... efficacy study demonstrating that EUFLEXXA(R) (1% sodium hyaluronate) was effective at decreasing the pain ... About EUFLEXXA (R) EUFLEXXA(R) (1% sodium hyaluronate) is the first non-avian derived * ... DEGARELIX for injection and EUFLEXXA(R) (1% sodium hyaluronate). Ferring Pharmaceuticals ...

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results for Phase IIb Study of Ecabet Sodium

... dry eye disease. Patients treated with ecabet sodium achieved a strong positive trend in the objective ... add further support to our belief that ecabet sodium has the ability to treat signs and symptoms of dry eye syndrome. Ecabet sodium may provide advantages over other products used ...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completes Enrollment in Second of Two Phase III Clinical Trials of Sodium Oxybate to Treat Fibromyalgia

... exclusive marketing and distribution rights to sodium oxybate for fibromyalgia in Europe and many other countries outside North America. About sodium Oxybate sodium oxybate is ...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals and UCB Announce Positive Phase III Results for Sodium Oxybate (JZP-6) in Fibromyalgia

... first of two Phase III pivotal clinical trials of sodium oxybate (JZP-6) for the treatment of ... its primary endpoints, demonstrating that sodium oxybate significantly decreased pain and fatigue, ... randomized to one of three treatment arms: sodium oxybate 4.5 ...

Study Shows EUFLEXXA(R) Patients Report Significant Improvements in Osteoarthritis of the Knee Pain over a Six Month Period

... of the Knee, showing that EUFLEXXA(R) (1% sodium hyaluronate), a highly pure non-avian high ... (n=35) groups. About EUFLEXXA EUFLEXXA (1% sodium hyaluronate) is the first non-avian ... Treatment Considerations EUFLEXXA(R) (1% sodium hyaluronate) is indicated for the treatment ...

China Sky One Medical, Inc. Announces 26 New Drugs in Clinical Trials

... toothache; -- Three drugs, including Diclofenac sodium Suppositories, Paediatric Ibuprofen ... drugs, including Sulfasalazine suppositories and sodium ferulate injection are for the treatment of ... is for the treatment of asthma; -- Pantoprazole sodium injection is for the treatment of canker sores; ...

Diffusion Pharmaceuticals Announces Initiation of a Phase I/II Clinical Trial in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

... clinical trial of its lead drug candidate trans sodium crocetinate (TSC). The trial, designated ... the legs. Additional Clinical Trials with Trans sodium Crocetinate (TSC): Also in 2008, Diffusion ... be collected and evaluated. About Trans sodium Crocetinate (TSC): TSC is a proprietary small ...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completes Enrollment in First of Two Phase III Clinical Trials of Sodium Oxybate to Treat Fibromyalgia

... completed in 2005, fibromyalgia patients taking sodium oxybate, the active ingredient in JZP-6, achieved ... one of the two pivotal Phase III trials. sodium oxybate is approved by the FDA for the treatment ... loss of muscle tone) in patients with narcolepsy. sodium oxybate has not been approved for the treatment ...

Treprostinil Data Presented at American Thoracic Society Conference Demonstrates Significant Clinical Progress in All Four Routes of Administration

... In TRIUMPH-1: Discussion of Inhaled Treprostinil sodium in Patients with PAH, Dr. Vallerie McLaughlin, ... sessions per day. The TRIUMPH-1 (TReprostinil sodium Inhalation Used in the Management of Pulmonary ... that intravenously administered treprostinil sodium (Remodulin(R)) decreased the presence of a ...

Treximet(TM) (Sumatriptan and Naproxen Sodium) Tablets Approved by FDA for Acute Treatment of Migraine

... hours compared to sumatriptan 85 mg or naproxen sodium 500 mg alone. In addition, Treximet provided more ... hours compared to sumatriptan 85 mg, naproxen sodium 500 mg or placebo alone. Importantly, in these ... agent. Therefore, sumatriptan and naproxen sodium contribute to the relief of migraine through ...

Parion Sciences Announces Phase I Clinical Results for Novel Dry Mouth Treatment

... from a Phase I clinical safety study of a novel sodium channel blocker, P-552-02, as a topical therapy ... pursue other potential indications." Epithelial sodium channel blockers, such as P-552-02, are ... utilizing Parion's expertise in epithelial sodium channel blockers. Parion was founded based on ...

Ranolazine Shortens QT Interval and Improves Cardiac Relaxation in Study of Patients With Genetic Sodium Channel Disorder

... the ability of ranolazine to inhibit the late sodium current at therapeutic levels. Published data ... suggests that during ischemic episodes excess sodium can flow into cardiac cells through sodium channels. This excess sodium can lead to calcium overload, which in turn can ...

Boehringer Ingelheim Announces Enrollment is Complete for the Largest Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes Trial - The RE-LY(TM) Study

... doses of oral dabigatran etexilate with warfarin sodium (target INR 2.0-3.0) in patients ... risk factor for stroke and, despite warfarin sodium being available as an effective treatment option, ... of dabigatran etexilate with open label warfarin sodium in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation ...

Cerimon Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase II/III Clinical Studies to Evaluate its Diclofenac Patch for Mild to Moderate Pain

... studies of its once- daily topical diclofenac sodium patch to treat mild to moderate pain. One of the ... the subjects randomized to receive the diclofenac sodium patch and the other half to receive placebo. ... of a topical patch formulation of diclofenac sodium in patients with acute musculoskeletal pain. ...

Lifesaving Benefits of Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy Maintained With Naproxen Sodium

... of aspirin therapy, an OTC dose of naproxen sodium did not change the antiplatelet effect profile ... explored the effect of OTC doses of naproxen sodium (220 mg tid) or acetaminophen (1,000 mg qid) on ... supporting the conclusion that naproxen sodium does not change the antiplatelet effect profile ...

Study Shows VAPRISOL(R) is Effective in Increasing Serum Sodium Levels and Well-Tolerated in Patients With Euvolemic or Hypervolemic Hyponatremia

... hydrochloride injection) effectively raises serum sodium concentration ([Na+]) and is well-tolerated among ... condition that occurs when the body's sodium level falls below normal. The efficacy and safety ... VAPRISOL can safely and effectively raise serum sodium levels in patients with underlying conditions ...

Study Shows Vasopressin Receptor Antagonist VAPRISOL(R) (Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection) Significantly Increased Serum Sodium Concentration in Patients with Euvolemic & Hypervolemic Hyponatremia

... showed a significant increase in serum sodium concentrations in patients with hyponatremia -- a ... condition that occurs when the body's sodium level falls below normal. "This study ... effect, known as "aquaresis," increases serum sodium levels and helps to restore salt and water ...

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results for Phase 2 Study of Low-Dose Bromfenac in Dry Eye Disease

... These data come on the heels of our recently announced positive ecabet sodium Phase 2b study results in ISTA's dry eye franchise. We will analyze the ... in this press release related to the anticipated design of future ecabet sodium studies, the results of future or ongoing studies with ISTA's low-dose ...

Hyperion Therapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation for HPN-100 for the Treatment of Urea Cycle Disorders

... should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium phenylbutyrate or any component of this preparation. The most common ... or severe renal insufficiency, and in clinical states where there is sodium retention with edema. Use caution when administering to patients with ...

Hyperion Therapeutics Announces Results for Phase II Study in Urea Cycle Disorders

... should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium phenylbutyrate or any component of this preparation. The most common ... or severe renal insufficiency, and in clinical states where there is sodium retention with edema. Use caution when administering to patients with ...

New Data Show Efficacy of Zebinix(TM) in the Treatment of Epilepsy

... to the affected areas. Nerve impulses are triggered via voltage-gated sodium channels in the nerve cell membrane. About Zebinix(TM) Zebinix(TM) is a novel voltage-gated sodium channel blocker that has been designed to reduce the frequency of ...

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Final Patient Has Completed Phase III Clinical Trial of Sodium Oxybate to Treat Fibromyalgia

... to patients who complete either of the two pivotal Phase III trials. sodium oxybate is the active ingredient in Xyrem(R), a Jazz Pharmaceuticals ... cataplexy (the sudden loss of muscle tone) in patients with narcolepsy. sodium oxybate has not been approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. About ...

Isis Highlights Robust Drug Portfolio for Diabetes and Obesity at ADA Conference

... preclinical data showing that antisense drugs potently reduce levels of sodium dependent glucose transporter type 2 (SGLT2), a key component ... the treatment of chronic diseases." About SGLT2 and ISIS 388626 The sodium dependent glucose transporter type 2 (SGLT2) is the primary mechanism ...

Ikaria Completes Dosing of Phase 1a Clinical Study for IK-1001 (Sodium Sulfide) for Injection

... Pre-clinical data have demonstrated the therapeutic potential of sodium sulfide for injection as a treatment for multiple hypoxic/ischemic ... Ikaria is investigating the impact of the sulfide ion, administered as sodium sulfide, in a number of disease models. Preclinical data demonstrate the ...

ISTA Pharmaceuticals Presents Results from Two Phase III Clinical Trials of Xibrom(TM) QD (Once-daily) Formulation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting

... from the Company's two Phase III clinical trials of Xibrom(TM) (bromfenac sodium ophthalmic solution) QD (once- daily) formulation, a new formulation of ... twice-daily formulation of Xibrom was as effective as both diclofenac sodium 0.1% ophthalmic solution or ketorolac tromethamine 0.5% ophthalmic ...

Hyperion Therapeutics Announces Enrollment of First Patient in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of GT4P in Patients With Urea Cycle Disorders

... (6%). Do not administer to patients with known hypersensitivity to sodium phenylacetate or sodium benzoate. Acute symptomatic hyperammonemia should ... or severe renal insufficiency, and in clinical states where there is sodium retention with edema. Use caution when administering to patients with ...

UPDATE: Nile Therapeutics Announces Positive Phase 1a Results of CD-NP, a Selective NPR-B Agonist in Clinical Development for the Treatment of Heart Failure

... the effect of CD-NP on systemic blood pressure, urinary flow rate, urinary sodium excretion, serum potassium, renal function and cGMP, a secondary messenger ... baseline (125%, 53%, 30% and 230% average change, respectively), increased sodium excretion versus baseline (28%, 138%, 55% and 158% average change, ...

Nile Therapeutics Announces Positive Phase 1a Results of CD-NP, a Selective NPR-B Agonist in Clinical Development for the Treatment of Heart Failure

... the effect of CD-NP on systemic blood pressure, urinary flow rate, urinary sodium excretion, serum potassium, renal function and cGMP, a secondary messenger ... baseline (125%, 53%, 30% and 230% average change, respectively), increased sodium excretion versus baseline (28%, 138%, 55% and 158% average change, ...

Cerimon Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase I Clinical Study of Topical Diclofenac Sodium Patch

... today it has initiated a Phase I clinical study of a novel diclofenac sodium patch, the Company's lead pain asset. The study will evaluate safety, ... rapidly initiate late-stage efficacy and safety studies of its diclofenac sodium patch in patients with acute musculoskeletal pain. "Topical diclofenac is ...

Video: New Dove(R) Body Washes with NutriumMoisture(TM) Restore Skin's Natural Moisture

... to healthy skin by preserving both proteins and lipids during cleansing which is critical for optimal skin health. The formulation is comprised of sodium lauroyl isethionate, a mild cleanser that reduces protein damage, and 100% skin-compatible natural moisturizers, including stearic acid, soybean oil ...

Data Demonstrates Long-Term Reduction In Seizure Frequency With Novel Once Daily Anti-Epileptic Zebinix(R)

... of the brain, but may become more generalised; the symptoms vary according to the affected areas. Nerve impulses are triggered via voltage-gated sodium channels in the nerve cell membrane. Treatment of partial-onset seizures, the most common type of epilepsy, presents a constant challenge - up ...

Isis Highlights New Data on Antisense Drugs to Treat Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity at ADA Scientific Sessions

... Orleans by Isis and its collaborators. Isis' scientists presented new preclinical data on ISIS-SGLT2Rx showing a robust and sustained reduction in sodium dependent glucose co-transporter type 2 (SGLT2) levels that resulted in a significant reduction in blood glucose levels in multiple animal species. ...

Boehringer Ingelheim Unveils Diabetes Pipeline

... Available at: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=BI+1356 . Accessed on: April 30, 2009. (4) Jabbour SA, et al. sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors: blocking renal tubular reabsorption of glucose to improve glycaemic control in patients with diabetes. ...

Ongoing Landmark ROADMAP Study Demonstrates Significant Improvement in Blood Pressure Control at One Year, According to Blinded Results

... results in constriction and increasing blood pressure. In addition, angiotensin II stimulates the release of another hormone that causes enhanced sodium and chloride (salt) retention, with a resultant increase in vascular water retention and blood volume that also contributes to an elevation in blood ...

New Data Shows Blood Pressure Reduction Therapy with BENICAR(R) and BENICAR HCT(R) Effectively Reduces Blood Pressure in Elderly Patients to Target Blood Pressure

... results in constriction and increasing blood pressure. In addition, angiotensin II stimulates the release of another hormone that causes enhanced sodium and chloride (salt) retention, with a resultant increase in vascular water retention and blood volume that also contributes to an elevation in blood ...

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Launches Phase IIIB Trial of Degarelix as Intermittent Therapy

... DS (methenamine, phenyl salicylate, methylene blue, benzoic acid, hyoscyamine sulfate), DESMOPRESSIN, DEGARELIX for injection and EUFLEXXA(R) (1% sodium hyaluronate). Ferring Pharmaceuticals specializes in the research, development and commercialization of compounds in general and pediatric ...

New Weight Loss Hope for People with Diabetes

... customizable. The program features more than 140 gourmet-style selections that emphasize healthful whole grains, as well as low fat and low sodium dishes. NutriSystem D menu items are designed to be heart healthy with zero trans fat and low sodium. Customers can supplement their NutriSystem ...
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