Zydus Cadila to commence phase II clinical trials on ZYH1
By Our Corporate Bureau | 20 Mar 2006
Cadila Healthcare Ltd has received permission from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct phase II clinical trials on its new molecular entity, ZYH1, after successfully completing phase I clinical trials. The phase II studies will focus on evaluating the efficacy of ZYH1. This novel agent for treatment of metabolic disorders has been designed and developed by Zydus Research Centre, the research wing of the company.
With, changes in lifestyle in the entire world, including the developing countries, metabolic disorders such as dyslipidemia, diabetes and obesity and inflammatory diseases, are increasing rapidly. Problems associated with the patients having dyslipidemia, one of the major health problems, have not been addressed adequately.
"ZYH1 is expected to address the issue related to patients suffering from dyslipidemia in both diabetic and non-diabetic condition", says B B Lohray, president, Zydus Research Centre. The drug is expected to improve lipid profile, leading to decrease in cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients, as well as other diabetes related complications. In phase I clinical studies the molecule showed favourable pharmacokinetics and good oral bioavailability. The drug is expected to have a once daily dosing leading to better compliance.
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