Piroximone
Alternative Names: MDL 19205Latest Information Update: 17 Apr 1996
At a glance
- Originator Aventis
- Class Anti-ischaemics; Cardiotonics; Imidazoles; Small molecules; Vasodilators
- Mechanism of Action Phosphoric diester hydrolase 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 Heart failure
Most Recent Events
- 17 Apr 1996 Discontinued-II for Heart failure in France (Unknown route)
- 17 Apr 1996 Discontinued-II for Heart failure in Germany (Unknown route)
- 17 Apr 1996 Discontinued-II for Heart failure in Switzerland (Unknown route)