Indevus Completes Enrollment in Second Phase III Trial for SANCTURA XR(TM).LEXINGTON, Mass. -- Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : IDEV IDEV International Development ) today reported that enrollment has been completed in the Company's second Phase III trial for SANCTURA XR. SANCTURA XR is the once-daily formulation of SANCTURA(R), which is currently marketed for overactive bladder Overactive Bladder Definition Overactive bladder is the leakage of large amounts of urine at unexpected times, including during sleep. Description . Earlier this month, the Company reported the completion of enrollment in the first of its two Phase III trials. The second of the two Phase III trials is fully enrolled with over 560 patients and the Company anticipates reporting results in July of 2006. Both Phase III trials are 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, evaluating the effect of SANCTURA XR in reducing frequency, urgency, and incontinence episodes in patients with overactive bladder. Consistent with previous guidance, the Company expects to file a New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the end of the calendar year. About Indevus Indevus Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the acquisition, development and commercialization of products targeting certain medical specialty medical specialty Any specialty that provides non-interventional Pt management, ie with drugs, or with minimum intervention–eg, balloon catheterization Examples Internal medicine–allergy and immunology, cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, areas, including urology, gynecology and men's health Men's Health Definition Men's health is concerned with identifying, preventing, and treating conditions that are most common or specific to men. . The Company currently markets SANCTURA(R) for overactive bladder and DELATESTRYL(R) for the treatment of male hypogonadism. The Company has multiple compounds in clinical development, including SANCTURA XR(TM), the once-daily formulation of SANCTURA, NEBIDO(R) for the treatment of male hypogonadism, PRO 2000 for the prevention of infection by HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. and other sexually transmitted pathogens, IP 751 for interstitial cystitis interstitial cystitis: see cystitis. , pagoclone for stuttering stuttering or stammering, speech disorder marked by hesitation and inability to enunciate consonants without spasmodic repetition. Known technically as dysphemia, it has sometimes been attributed to an underlying personality disorder. , and aminocandin for systemic fungal infections. About SANCTURA SANCTURA is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and urinary frequency. The most commonly reported side effects in Phase III U.S. clinical trials were dry mouth (20.1 percent for SANCTURA vs. 5.8 percent for placebo) and constipation (9.6 percent for SANCTURA vs. 4.6 percent for placebo). Patients who have urinary retention, gastric retention, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma or hypersensitivity hypersensitivity, heightened response in a body tissue to an antigen or foreign substance. The body normally responds to an antigen by producing specific antibodies against it. The antibodies impart immunity for any later exposure to that antigen. to SANCTURA should not use SANCTURA. Except for the descriptions of historical facts contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are set forth in the Company's filings under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere, and include, but are not limited to: dependence on the success of SANCTURA(R) and SANCTURA XR(TM); the early stage of products under development; uncertainties relating to clinical trials, regulatory approval and commercialization of our products, particularly SANCTURA, SANCTURA XR and NEBIDO(R); risks associated with contractual agreements, particularly for the manufacture and co-promotion of SANCTURA and SANCTURA XR; dependence on third parties for manufacturing and marketing; competition; need for additional funds and corporate partners, including for the development of our products; failure to acquire and develop additional product candidates; history of operating losses and expectation of future losses; product liability and insurance uncertainties; risks relating to the Redux-related litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. ; limited patent and proprietary rights; dependence on market exclusivity; valuation of our Common Stock; risks related to repayment of debts; risks related to increased leverage; and other risks. |
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