Amifampridine - BioMarin
Alternative Names: 3,4-DAP; 3,4-DAP phosphate; 3,4-DAPP; 3,4-Diaminopyridine; 3,4-Pyridinediamine-phosphate; Amifampridine phosphate; DAPP; DYD-301; Firdapse; Pyridine-3,4-diamine-monophosphate; ZenasLatest Information Update: 22 Jul 2026
At a glance
- Originator Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris
- Developer BioMarin Pharmaceutical; Catalyst Pharmaceuticals; DyDo Pharma; Fondazione Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta; KYE Pharmaceuticals
- Class Aminopyridines; Antineoplastics; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Acetylcholine stimulants; Potassium channel antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome; Myasthenia gravis; Congenital myasthenic syndromes
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
- Phase III Congenital myasthenic syndromes; Myasthenia gravis
- Discontinued Spinal muscular atrophy
Most Recent Events
- 16 Jul 2026 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has been acquired by Angelini Pharmaceuticals
- 08 May 2026 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals and SERB settled patent litigation with Hetero Labs and Annora Pharma for amifampridine about approval in generic version
- 07 May 2026 Catalyst Pharmaceuticals plans a clinical trial in May 2026