Inyx Selected to Develop HFA Combination Metered Dose Inhaler
November 29 2005 - 8:26AM
PR Newswire (US)
Represents Inyx's First Combination-Drug-Therapy Development NEW
YORK, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Inyx, Inc. (OTC Bulletin
Board: IYXI) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Inyx
Pharma Limited, has been selected by a European pharmaceutical
company to develop a combination between a corticosteroid and a
beta-2-agonist in a single metered dose inhaler (MDI) utilizing a
non-ozone-depleting hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellant.
Corticosteroids are the most effective and widely used
anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of bronchial asthma and
other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), such as
bronchitis and emphysema. They are often taken with short-acting or
long-acting bronchodilators (beta-2-agonists) that are the primary
rescue medicine used to treat asthma and other COPD attacks. Today,
more and more physicians are prescribing for chronic asthma
sufferers combination therapy as a regular drug regimen. Jack
Kachkar, M.D., Chairman and CEO of Inyx, Inc., said, "We are very
pleased that Inyx has been selected for this client's important HFA
program. This represents Inyx's first combination drug-MDI
development work for a client." Inyx is initially developing test
batches in different dosages for the client. This will be followed
by stability testing, which is targeted for mid-2006. Commercial
production is aimed for 2007. "Being able to deliver corticosteroid
and beta-2-agonist in a single inhaler will not only mean added
convenience but also should provide cost savings to consumers
because it eliminates the need for buying and carrying two separate
inhalers, which should make this a strong competitive product.
Moreover, by using a HFA propellant, our client will be able to
market this combination therapy throughout Europe," added Dr.
Kachkar. The European Union has banned the use of the
ozone-depleting CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) propellant in
pharmaceutical products, and the U.S. is starting to implement this
ban. About Inyx Inyx, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company
with niche drug delivery technologies and products for the
treatment of respiratory, allergy, dermatological, topical and
cardiovascular conditions. Inyx focuses its expertise on both
prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, and
provides specialty pharmaceutical development and production
consulting services to the international healthcare market. In
addition, Inyx is developing its own proprietary products to be
marketed by selected clients and strategic partners, which include
some of the largest pharmaceutical companies. The company's
operations are conducted through several wholly owned subsidiaries:
Inyx USA, Ltd in Manati, Puerto Rico; Inyx Pharma Limited and Inyx
Europe Limited, both near Manchester, England; Inyx Canada, Inc.
based in Toronto, and Exaeris, Inc., based in Exton, Pennsylvania,
which conducts Inyx's collaborative marketing and commercial
development activities. Inyx, Inc.'s corporate offices are in New
York City. For more information, please visit:
http://www.inyxinc.com/. Safe Harbor Statements about the Inyx's
future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and
all other statements in this press release other than historical
facts, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Inyx intends that
such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors
created thereby. Since these statements involve risks and
uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, Inyx's actual
results could differ materially from expected results. For more
information, please contact: Jay M. Green, Executive Vice President
Inyx, Inc. DATASOURCE: Inyx, Inc. CONTACT: Jay M. Green, Executive
Vice President of Inyx, Inc., Web site: http://www.inyxinc.com/
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