Daiichi Sankyo Submits Application For Approval Of Levofloxacin Hydrate Injection In Japan
Published: 29-Oct-2009
The injectable preparation incorporates new quinolone anti-bacterial agent
Daiichi Sankyo has submitted an application in Japan to manufacture and market an injectable preparation of Levofloxacin Hydrate, that incorporates the company’s new quinolone anti-bacterial agent.
Reportedly, the clinical trials have confirmed the injection’s positive clinical efficacy against pneumonia and secondary chronic respiratory infections.
The company said that Cravit, an oral Levofloxacin Hydrate agent, already is an accepted treatment in formulations of 500mg and 250mg tablets and as a 10% fine granular preparation. The addition of an injectable version in Levofloxacin Hydrate lineup would contribute further to infectious disease treatment.
Japan-based Daiichi Sankyo is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of pharmaceuticals. The company's pharmaceuticals segment is involved in the research, development, manufacturing and sale of pharmaceuticals, as well as the provision of intermediates and basic materials for pharmaceutical making.
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