NEW ANTI_EPILEPTIC DRUG, Zebinix (TM)

Positive data from three phase III studies presented at the American Epilepsy Society (AES) Congress, Seattle, USA, show that Zebinix(TM)(1) (eslicarbazepine acetate), a novel once-daily anti-epileptic agent, significantly reduced the frequency of partial seizures and has the potential to significantly improve quality of life and depressive symptoms in patients with partial refractory epilepsy, in combination with other anti-epileptic agents.

Zebinix(TM) is currently under review by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for the treatment of partial-onset seizures with or without secondary generalisation in combination with other anti-epileptic drugs. A U.S. New Drug Application (NDA) is currently being prepared with an anticipated submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in early 2009.

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