Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Watson reports positive phase 3 study results on silodosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Published in Health Business Week, February 16th, 2007

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (WPI), a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced positive top-line data from two phase 3 studies of silodosin, the company's investigational drug being studied for the treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

The primary objective of the trials was to demonstrate that 8 mg silodosin given once daily for 12 weeks was superior to placebo for the relief of BPH symptoms, including both obstructive and irritative symptoms, as measured by a baseline-to-endpoint change in the total score of the International Prostate Symptom Score-1 (IPSS-1). Secondary endpoints included improvements in maximum urine flow (Qmax)....

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Source: Health Business Week (2007-02-16)

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