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Sitaxentan

Generic Name
Sitaxentan
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H15ClN2O6S2
CAS Number
184036-34-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
J9QH779MEM

Overview

Sitaxentan was marketed under the trade name Thelin for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by Encysive Pharmaceuticals until Pfizer purchased Encysive in February 2008. In 2010, Pfizer voluntarily removed sitaxentan from the market over concerns of hepatotoxicity.

Indication

Investigated for use/treatment in pulmonary hypertension, connective tissue diseases, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2011/10/04
N/A
Completed
2010/12/02
Phase 1
Withdrawn
2010/12/02
Phase 1
Withdrawn
2010/11/19
Phase 1
Terminated
2010/09/28
Phase 3
Terminated
2010/09/17
Phase 3
Terminated
2010/04/09
Early Phase 1
Completed
2010/01/15
Phase 2
Terminated
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
2009/10/15
N/A
Terminated
2009/09/22
Phase 1
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
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Market Date
THELIN
02295636
Tablet - Oral
100 MG
6/19/2007

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

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UK EMC Drug Information

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