Ifetroban

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals' stock surged over 100% after FDA approval of a simplified dosing regimen for Acetadote, aimed at preventing liver injury from acetaminophen overdose. This approval could enhance treatment efficiency and patient outcomes. The company also reported Q3 net revenues of $9.1 million and is advancing trials for Ifetroban in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals announces FDA approval for a simplified dosing regimen of Acetadote, aiming to reduce medication errors and improve patient outcomes in treating acetaminophen poisoning.

Significant milestones include Caldolor® showing fewer adverse reactions than ketorolac, FDA designations for Ifetroban for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, CET's MENDING Study results, a new internal bleeding detection product, expanded Sancuso® access, and Vibativ®'s potential against antibiotic resistance.

The FDA granted orphan drug and rare pediatric disease designations to ifetroban, a TPr antagonist, for treating cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The drug is being studied in the FIGHT DMD trial to assess its effectiveness, safety, and pharmacokinetics in DMD patients. Ifetroban aims to address fibrosis, a critical issue in DMD, and has shown potential in pre-clinical models to prevent cardiac dysfunction and improve survival.

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals announced FDA granted Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations to Ifetroban for treating cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The FIGHT DMD™ trial, a Phase II study, is investigating Ifetroban's safety and efficacy in DMD patients, with results expected later this year.

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