A drug for treating a particular form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy has surprisingly got approval from the European Medicines Agency. The Muscular-dystrophy drug results in rise of stock up to 50% in early afternoon. Earlier the stock rose more than 70%. The drug is presumed to be in stock in UK in six months. On the basis of phase-two data the Committee for Medicinal Products for … [Read more...]
Viagra and Cialis could help in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Viagra and Cialis , that are used for treating male impotence, could be used to combat a muscle-wasting disorder in boys. According to a new study, a disorder called Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can be treated using Viagra and Cialis. Experts from the Cedars-Sinai Institute in Los Angeles say, both the drugs helped in improving blood flow to the muscles in boys with Duchenne muscular … [Read more...]
FDA : Sarepta’s Eteplirsen drug for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has given ray of hope to Sarepta Therapeutics by agreeing to consider its experimental drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy for accelerated approval. Sarept’s eteplirsen is a new intravenous drug known to stabilize the symptoms of a rare and fatal form of muscular dystrophy known as Duchenne. Expressing confidence in positive FDA decision, Sarepta … [Read more...]