Viltolarsen
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Viltolarsen, sold under the brand name Viltepso, is a medication used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Viltolarsen is a Morpholino antisense oligonucleotide.
Medication
- Generic name
- Viltolarsen
- Brand names
- Viltepso
- Route
- Intravenous
- Type
- Human Prescription Drug
- Manufacturer
- NS Pharma, Inc.
Indications: 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VILTEPSO is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who have a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 53 skipping. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on an increase in dystrophin production… (per FDA label)
Clinical Trials
5 registered- PHASE3COMPLETEDStudy to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Viltolarsen in Ambulant Boys With DMD (RACER53)NS Pharma, Inc. · NCT04060199
- PHASE2COMPLETEDStudy to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Viltolarsen in Ambulant and Non-Ambulant Boys With DMD (Galactic53)NS Pharma, Inc. · NCT04956289
- APPROVED_FOR_MARKETINGThe Expanded Access Use of Viltolarsen in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy With Confirmed Exon 53 Amenable MutationNS Pharma, Inc. · NCT04337112
- PHASE3UNKNOWNStudy to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Viltolarsen in Ambulant Boys With DMD (RACER53-X)NS Pharma, Inc. · NCT04768062
- PHASE4ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGLong-term Use of Viltolarsen in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Clinical Practice (VILT-502)NS Pharma, Inc. · NCT04687020
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Viltolarsen, sold under the brand name Viltepso, is a medication used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Viltolarsen is a Morpholino antisense oligonucleotide.
The most common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, injection site reaction, cough, and pyrexia (fever).
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