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News Releases
News releases related to cardiovascular & renal areas
2024
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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Completes Acquisition of Jnana Therapeutics Inc.
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Novartis launches Entresto® Granular Tablets for Pediatric Use, a formulation dedicated for pediatric patients
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Bempedoic Acid Met Primary Endpoint of Phase 3 Trial in Japan for the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia
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Novartis receives approval in Japan for Entresto® Granular Tablets for Pediatric Use, a formulation dedicated for pediatric patients with chronic heart failure
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Sibeprenlimab Received U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the Treatment of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)
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Novartis Obtains Approval for Additional Indication of Pediatric Chronic Heart Failure for Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNI) Entresto® Tablet = Novartis and Otsuka to provide information to healthcare professionals on additional indication for Entresto =
2023
2022
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Otsuka announces EC approval of Lupkynis® (voclosporin) as first oral treatment for active lupus nephritis
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Otsuka receives positive CHMP opinion for LupkynisTM (voclosporin)for the treatment of active lupus nephritis
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Launch in Japan of SAMTASU® for IV Infusion, a V2 -Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Cardiac Edema
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Announcement of Termination of Global License Agreements for Renal Anemia Treatment with Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.
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Akebia Therapeutics Receives Complete Response Letter from U.S. FDAfor Vadadustat for the Treatment of Anemia associated with Chronic Kidney Diseasein Adult Patients
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Otsuka Obtains Approval in Japan for SAMTASU® for I.V. Infusion, a V2 -Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Cardiac Edema
2021
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Otsuka submits initial marketing authorization application to the European Medicines Agency for vadadustat for the treatment of adults with anemia associated with chronic kidney disease
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Otsuka announces that Novartis Pharma's ENTRESTO® received a new indication for treatment of hypertension in Japan
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Otsuka Has Filed a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency for Voclosporin for the Treatment of Patients with Lupus Nephritis
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Otsuka and Akebia Announce U.S. FDA Acceptance for Filing of New Drug Application for Vadadustat for the Treatment of Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease
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Otsuka and Akebia Announce Submission of New Drug Application to the FDA for Approval of Akebia's Vadadustat
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Otsuka Has Filed an Application in Japan for Regulatory Approval of OPC-61815, a V2 -Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Cardiac Edema
2020
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Formation of a Licensing Agreement Covering Japan and Europe for the Lupus Nephritis Drug "Voclosporin"
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Positive Top-Line Results in Phase 3 Trial of OPC-61815, a V2 -Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Cardiac Edema
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Top-line Results from Global Phase 3 Program of Vadadustat, a Drug Candidate for Treatment of Renal Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease in Non-Dialysis Patients
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Novartis Pharma and Otsuka to Launch Entresto® Tablets in Japan for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
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Novartis Pharma obtains manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for Entresto® tablet as angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) for chronic heart failure
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Samsca®approved in Japan for additional indication of hyponatremia due to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
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Positive Top-Line Results from Global Phase 3 Program of Vadadustat for Treatment of Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease in Adult Patients on Dialysis
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Otsuka Enters into Licensing Agreement in Japan for Bempedoic Acid, a Treatment for Hypercholesterolemia
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Otsuka enters into co-promotion agreement for angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) LCZ696 in Japan
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Otsuka Pharmaceutical and the Japan Kidney Association Form Collaborative Agreement -Aim to identify practical uses of basic research in the kidney field-
2019
2017
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Otsuka and DKSH to commence sales of Otsuka prescription drugs in Myanmar
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U.S. FDA Accepts Otsuka's Resubmission to Support a Regulatory Review of Tolvaptan in the Treatment of ADPKD
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Otsuka Announces Phase 3 Results for Tolvaptan in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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Smart Medicine Container for Anti-stroke Medicine Approved for Sale in Japan
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Additional Formulation of Samsca® Granules 1% Available in Japan
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Otsuka Announces Results of Phase 3 Data on Tolvaptan Under Development for ADPKD in U.S.
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Otsuka and Akebia Concludes Licensing Agreement for Akebia's Renal Anemia Drug Vadadustat - Development and marketing territories include Europe, China, etc. -
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Approval for the Additional Formulation of Samsca® Granules 1% in Japan
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Otsuka Files a Supplemental Application in Japan: A Plastic Case with Anti-Stroke Medicine for a Smart Medicine Container
2016
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Akebia Therapeutics and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Announce Collaboration to Develop and Commercialize Vadadustat in the U.S.
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Otsuka and NEC agree to develop a smart medicine container to assist patients in taking daily anti-stroke medication at the appropriate time
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Otsuka receives two commendations by the Japanese Government for the development of an anti-tuberculosis agent and an aquaretic/ADPKD treatment
2014
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A Marker to Monitor Treatment Effectiveness For Chronic Myeloid Leukemia(CML) Approval in Japan for Otsuka's Major BCR-ABL mRNA Measurement Kit
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Meptin®, a Fast-acting Bronchodilator to Treat Asthma and COPD, Will Become Available in Japan on July 2 in a New Form as Meptin® Swinghaler® 10μg 100Puffs
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"QuickNavi Strep A" April 14 Market Launch in Japan Test Kit for the Rapid Detection of Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Antigen
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Otsuka and Takeda Announce a Co-promotion Agreement in Japan of TAK-438 For the Treatment of Acid-related Diseases in the Gastrointestinal Therapeutic Area
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Meptin Swinghaler, Easy-to-inhale Bronchodilator for COPD and Asthma Patients, Approved in Japan
2013
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Vasopressin V2 Receptor Antagonist Samsca®7.5mg Tablets Granted Additional Indication in Japan for the Treatment of Fluid Retention in Patients with Hepatic Cirrhosis
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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Submits New Drug Application in Japan for Tolvaptan for the Treatment of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
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Vasopressin V2 Receptor Antagonist Samsca® 7.5mg Tablets To Be Launched in Japan on June 4 - Additional Choice of Dose for the Treatment of Volume Overload in Patients with Heart Failure
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7.5mg Tablets Additionally Approved - Samsca®, Vasopressin V2 Receptor Antagonist
2012
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Otsuka's Investigational Compound for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), Tolvaptan, Meets Primary Endpoint in a Phase III Clinical Trial
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Vasopressin V2-Receptor Antagonist, Samsca® Tablets Were Filed Additional Indication of the Treatment of Fluid Retention Associated with Cirrhosis of the Liver
2010
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World's First Aquaretic Agent for the Treatment of Volume Overload in Patients with Heart Failure Samsca® Tablets 15mg (tolvaptan), Vasopressin V2-Receptor Antagonist, to be Launched in Japan on December 14
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SAMSCA™ Tablets 15mg (tolvaptan), Vasopressin V2-Receptor Antagonist, Receive Regulatory Approval in Japan
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The Antiplatelet Agent Pletaal® (Nonproprietary Name: Cilostazol) The Results of CSPS 2, a Large-Scale Clinical Trial of Cilostazol in Preventing Recurrent Strokes, Posted on the Online Version of The Lancet Neurology
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First Antithrombotic Orally Disintegrating Tablets Antiplatelet Agent "Pletaal® OD Tablets" Launched on April 26
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The Results of CSPS II, a Large-scale Clinical Trial of Cilostazol in Preventing Recurrent Strokes, Presented at American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference on February 26
2009
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The European Commission Approves SAMSCA™ (tolvaptan), Europe's First and Only Oral Vasopressin Antagonist for Hyponatraemia Secondary to Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) .
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