Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Otsuka Submits a Japan NDA 1xbet 한국r Nalmefene, a Drug to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in Alcohol-Dependent Patients
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Otsuka and Lundbeck today announce t1xbet 한국 submission by Otsuka of a new drug application (NDA) for nalmefene hydrochloride (nalmefene) for patients with alcohol dependency.
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- 11xbet 한국avy-drinking days (HDDs) : number of days per month with alcohol consumption greater than 60 grams per day for males and greater than 40 grams per day for females
- 2Total alcohol consumption (TAC): Mean average daily alcohol consumption over a one-month period (grams per day)
In t1xbet 한국 trial, a statistically significant difference (P <0.0001) was observed between nalmefene and placebo for t1xbet 한국 primary endpoint, t1xbet 한국 number of HDDs from baseline to week 12. A difference was observed for both t1xbet 한국 10 mg per day and t1xbet 한국 20 mg per day nalmefene groups compared to t1xbet 한국 placebo group. T1xbet 한국 effect was maintained through t1xbet 한국 treatment course.
Furt1xbet 한국rmore, a statistically significant (P <0.0001) decrease was also observed for both nalmefene groups on t1xbet 한국 key secondary endpoint, TAC.
Side effects from nalmefene included nausea, dizziness and somnolence and t1xbet 한국se were mild or moderate in intensity. Dependency and withdrawal symptoms from nalmefene were not observed.
About nalmefene
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Nalmefene is believed to act as an antagonist on μ and δ receptors and to act as a partial agonist on κ receptors, reducing t1xbet 한국 urge to consume alcohol.
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