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8 Sep 2011

Dr Reddy's Launches Type II Dyslipidemia Drug Trial

The randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled and parallel-group Phase II trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DRL-17822 in patients with type-II dyslipidemia.

Indian drug firm Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has announced the initiation of dosing with DRL-17822 in patients with diagnosis of type II dyslipidemia.

 

DRL-17822, a selective, orally bioavailable inhibitor of cholesteryl ester transfer protein, for the treatment and prevention of dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis and associated cardiovascular disease.

 

The randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled and parallel-group Phase II trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DRL-17822 in patients with type-II dyslipidemia.

 

In the study, three doses (50mg, 150mg and 300mg) of DRL-17822 given once daily for four weeks will be investigated.

 

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