At a glance
- Originator Merck Frosst
- Class Analgesics; Antiallergics; Antiasthmatics; Antiulcers; Benzofurans
- Mechanism of Action 5-lipoxygenase 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.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Asthma; Peptic ulcer
Most Recent Events
- 03 Nov 1998 No-Development-Reported for Peptic ulcer in United Kingdom (PO)
- 21 Oct 1996 L 656224 is being investigated for use in Peptic Ulcer Disease
- 21 Oct 1996 Preclinical development for Peptic ulcer in United Kingdom (PO)