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Transave Announces Positive Phase II Results for Once-Daily Arikace(TM) in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis Patients Who Have Pseudomonas Lung Infections
July 4th, 2008
Transave, Inc., reported positive results from a Phase II clinical trial on its lead investigational drug, Arikace(TM) (liposomal amikacin for inhalation). The compound is being developed for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients who have lung infections due to the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The Phase II data indicated that Arikace, delivered once daily for 28 consecutive days, produced a significant improvement in lung function, was well-tolerated, and had a side-effect profile comparable to placebo. The Phase II trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 64 patients from 15 centers in Europe. Results were presented today at the 31st European Cystic...
Source: Health Business Week (2008-07-04)
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