Influenza

BioCryst Resumes Phase III Clinical Trial of Peramivir, RWJ-270201, in Influenza

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, January 22nd, 2002

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (BCRX) has begun patient enrollment in a Phase III trial with once-a-day orally administered peramivir (RWJ-270201), BioCryst's influenza neuraminidase inhibitor.

The objective of the trial is to assess the efficacy and safety of peramivir for the treatment of acute influenza A and influenza B infections in otherwise healthy adults. The primary endpoint is the length of time from the first dose to the clinically significant relief of influenza symptoms. BioCryst is commencing this trial that was initiated in February 2000 in Europe by the R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute. Following successful discussions with the U.S....

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Source: TB and Outbreaks Week (2002-01-22)

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