Tuesday, June 24, 2008

New Aptivus (tipranavir) Oral Solution Approved for Treatment-Experienced Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Patients

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval of Aptivus(R) (tipranavir) capsules/oral solution with dosing information for treatment-experienced pediatric patients between the ages of 2-18 infected with HIV-1. The oral solution formulation, which is a new dosage form of APTIVUS, was also approved for treatment-experienced adults. The oral solution formulation will be available in the U.S. beginning in mid-September. The FDA granted full (traditional) approval to APTIVUS capsules for treatment-experienced adults in October 2007.

The details can be read here.

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