Following European Union marketing authorization in July 2006, Texas, USA-based Encysive Pharmaceuticals has introduced Thelin (sitaxentan sodium) 100mg tablets in Sweden. The drug is approved for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and has received reimbursement clearance for use in Sweden. It is the first selective endothelin A receptor antagonist, and the first once-daily oral treatment available for patients with PAH.
Thelin has been launched in the UK, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands and will be launched in additional EU member states as local approval for reimbursement is obtained.
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