At a glance
- Originator AstraZeneca
- Class Antihyperglycaemics; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Aldehyde reductase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Diabetic complications
Most Recent Events
- 07 Apr 1999 Merger of Zeneca and Astra to form AstraZeneca completed