Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc. (PGNX) Achieves Endpoints for RELISTOR Phase III Study
Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc., engaged in the development and commercialization of therapeutic products to treat debilitating conditions and life-threatening diseases, today provided an update of the safety and efficacy endpoints achieved from its phase III study of RELISTOR (methylnaltrexone) for the treatment of opiod-induced constipation (OIC). The one-year study involved 1,034-patients OIC. At a fixed dose of 12 mg, the drug was shown to be generally safe and well tolerated. Patients experienced consistent results across all monthly intervals; 34 percent of 12 mg injections resulted in bowel movements within four hours during the treatment period. "This study yielded safety and efficacy…