Darusentan - Gilead Sciences
Alternative Names: HMR 4005; LU-135252Latest Information Update: 29 Jan 2013
At a glance
- Originator Abbott GmbH & Co. KG
- Developer Gilead Sciences
- Class Antihypertensives; Heart failure therapies; Phenylpropionates; Pyrimidines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Endothelin A receptor antagonists
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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 Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Arrhythmias; Diabetic angiopathies; Diabetic nephropathies; Heart failure; Ischaemic heart disorders; Renal transplant rejection; Resistant hypertension; Stroke
Most Recent Events
- 17 Dec 2009 Final efficacy data from a phase III (DAR-312) trial in Resistant hypertension released by Gilead Sciences
- 16 Sep 2009 Final safety and efficacy data from a phase III (DAR-311) trial in Resistant hypertension released by Gilead Sciences
- 08 Apr 2009 Preliminary safety and efficacy data from a phase III (DAR-311) trial in Resistant hypertension released by Gilead Sciences