Drug Profile
MK 8291
Latest Information Update: 22 Mar 2016
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At a glance
- Originator Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Class Analgesics
- Mechanism of Action Undefined mechanism
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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
- Phase I Postherpetic neuralgia
Most Recent Events
- 01 Feb 2016 Merck Sharp & Dohme completes a phase I trial for Postherpetic neuralgia in Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova and Romania (NCT02336555)
- 01 Mar 2015 Phase-I clinical trials in Postherpetic neuralgia in Georgia, Bulgaria (PO) (NCT02336555)
- 12 Jan 2015 Preclinical trials in Postherpetic neuralgia in United Kingdom (PO)