Jerini to submit a complete response to FDA for Icatibant

Jerini to submit a complete response in the next three to four months following the FDA’s not approvable letter for Icatibant in the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE)

FDA extends prasugrel review period

The FDA has extended the review period for the prasugrel for the treatment of patients with acute coronary syndromes. The drug, codeveloped by Daiichi Sankyo and Lilly was initially granted priority review. The new FDA action date is September 26, 2008.

Researchers from the Hungary publish series of mu opioid Endomorphins

In this week’s JMC Researchers from the Hungary publish series of mu opioid Endomorphins

CV Therapeutics/Astellas launch Regadenoson

Astellas has announced the launch of its adenosine 2A receptor agonist, Lexiscan (Regadenoson) Injection, for use as a pharmacologic stress agent in radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress. The launch triggers a $10 Million Milestone Payment for CV Therapeutics.