Elocalcitol
Alternative Names: BXL 628; Vitamin D3 analogue - BioXellLatest Information Update: 30 Dec 2011
At a glance
- Originator Roche
- Developer BioXell SpA; Cosmo Pharmaceuticals
- Class Dihydroxycholecalciferols; Small molecules; Urologics; Vitamin D analogues
- Mechanism of Action Calcitriol receptor agonists; Intercellular signalling peptide and protein inhibitors; Interleukin 8 inhibitors; Vitamin D3 stimulants
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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
- Suspended Male infertility
- Discontinued Benign prostatic hyperplasia; Interstitial cystitis; Overactive bladder; Prostatitis