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New Drugs Online Report for arbaclofen placarbil
Information
Generic Name:
arbaclofen placarbil 
Trade Name:  
Synonym: STX209 
Entry Type: Licence extension  
 
Developmental Status
UK: None 
EU: None 
US: Phase III Clinical Trials 
UK launch Plans: Available only to registered users
Actual UK launch date:  
Comments
Apr 11: Granted orphan drug status in the EU for treatment of fragile X syndrome [2]. 
28/11/2011 14:19:45
 
Trial or other data
May 11: Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study initiated, to evaluate the effects of arbaclofen on social impairment in adolescents and adults (ages 12 to 25) with fragile X syndrome. A second study in children (ages 5 to 11) is expected to begin in early summer 2011. [1] 
03/06/2011 14:33:45
   
References  
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Category
BNF Category:
Awaiting Update (99)
Pharmacology: oral selective gamma-amino butyric acid type B (GABA-B) receptor agonist  
Epidemiology:  
Indication: Fragile X syndrome 
 
Method(s) of Administration
Oral 
 
Company Information
Name: Seaside Therapeutics 
US Name: Seaside Therapeutics 
 
NICE Information
In timetable: No  
When: