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Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type

Small molecule drug

Synonyms

Eptifibatide (INN), Integrelin, Intrifiban

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Target

GP IIb/IIIa

Action

antagonists

Mechanism

GP IIb/IIIa antagonists(Integrin alpha-IIb/beta-3 antagonists)

Therapeutic Areas

Nervous System DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesOther Diseases

Active Indication

Angina, UnstableNon-St Elevated Myocardial InfarctionAcute Coronary Syndrome+ [1]

Inactive Indication

ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Originator Organization

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Active Organization

Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Ltd.

Hainan Poly Pharm. Co., Ltd.

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Inactive Organization

GSK Plc

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Schering-Plough Corp.

License Organization

Schering-Plough Corp.Guangzhou Qianxi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Drug Highest PhaseApproved

First Approval Date

United States (18 May 1998),

Acute Coronary SyndromeMyocardial Infarction

Regulation-

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Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC35H49N11O9S2

InChIKeyCZKPOZZJODAYPZ-LROMGURASA-N

CAS Registry188627-80-7

Sequence Code 13855361

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Fungal and mycotoxin contamination threaten poultry health, feed safety, and global food security. Mycotoxins result in reduced poultry growth, nutrient absorption, and a compromised immune system, causing severe financial losses. The rise of antibiotic resistance due to excessive antibiotic use in poultry also necessitates alternative strategies.

METHODS AND RESULTS:

Total 28 strains were isolated from the gut of indigenous Aseel and broiler chickens. Strains SB1, SB2, and SD2 completely inhibited Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ochraceus, and Fusarium proliferatum and were assessed via spore germination and mycotoxin reduction assays. The strains significantly inhibited fungal spore germination (up to 91.7 ± 0.3%;P ≤ 0.001) and reduced aflatoxin, ochratoxin, and fumonisin production by 91.6 ± 1.2%, 93.6 ± 0.6%, and 93.0 ± 0.5%, respectively. FTIR analysis of bacterial metabolites revealed shifts in peaks at 1467-3240 cm^- 1, indicating the presence of various functional groups. LC-MS/MS metabolomics, supported by multivariate analysis, revealed that metabolites were enriched with antifungal and mycotoxin-reducing compounds, including phenylacetic acid. Metabolites showed zones of inhibition up to 38.0 ± 1.1 mm against A. flavus, up to 36.0 ± 0.5 mm against A. ochraceus, and up to 34.0 ± 0.5 mm ZOI against F. proliferatum (P ≤ 0.0001). They also showed the lowest minimum inhibitory concentrations and fungicidal concentrations between 3 and 5 µLmL^- 1 (P ≤ 0.001). 16 S rRNA sequencing identified SB1 as Bacillus subtilis (PV569530), SB2 as Bacillus clausii (PV569531), and SD2 as Bacillus sp. (PV569532).

CONCLUSION:

Thus, this study highlights the microflora of indigenous Aseel chickens as a potential source of antifungal and mycotoxin-reducing compounds, offering a sustainable approach to control fungal and mycotoxin contamination in poultry feed.

CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER:

As this study did not involve higher animals, no clinical trial number was required.

11 Nov 2025·NEUROLOGY

Thrombolysis Alone vs With Argatroban or Eptifibatide

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Author: Elm, Jordan ; Streib, Christopher ; Barreto, Andrew D. ; Sabagha, Noor ; Adeoye, Opeolu ; Huang, Josephine F. ; Vagal, Achala ; Bentho, Oladi ; Ranasinghe, Tamra ; Wintermark, Max ; Derdeyn, Colin P. ; Grotta, James C. ; Khatri, Pooja ; Roy, Akash ; Broderick, Joseph P. ; Concha, Mauricio ; Ingles, James R.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

IV thrombolysis only (IVT-O) is the primary reperfusion therapy for most stroke patients. At least 50% of IVT-O patients remain disabled. We assessed 2 therapies added to IVT-O aimed at increasing clot lysis or preventing arterial reocclusion.

METHODS:

This 3-arm, adaptive, single-blinded, randomized controlled phase III clinical trial was conducted at 57 US sites. Patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) within 3 hours of onset receiving IV tissue plasminogen activator or tenecteplase were randomized to argatroban (100 μg/kg bolus and 12-hour infusion at 3 μg/kg/min), eptifibatide (135 μg/kg bolus and 2-hour infusion at 0.75 μg/kg/min), or placebo (bolus and 12-hour infusion). The primary end point was utility-weighted 90-day modified Rankin Scale score (uwmRS score; worst = 0, best = 10). This prespecified secondary analysis was conducted on the intent-to-treat population in the IVT-O cohort using a Bayesian normal dynamic linear model.

RESULTS:

Of 514 patients enrolled into Multi-arm Optimization of Stroke Thrombolysis (MOST) before the study was stopped for futility, 260 were in the IVT-O cohort (118 treated with placebo, 114 with eptifibatide, and 28 with argatroban; mean age 66 years, 46.9% female). Baseline variables were similar across groups (median NIH Stroke Scale score 8, mean time from symptom onset to IVT 105 minutes, mean time from IVT bolus to study drug start 62 minutes). A clot was visible in 30.8% of patients. There was only a 1% or 2.5% chance that argatroban or eptifibatide, respectively, was superior to placebo for the primary outcome (mean uwmRS scores [SD] of 5.5 [3.6], 6.6 [3.2], and 7.4 [2.6] for argatroban, eptifibatide, and placebo, respectively). No secondary outcomes favored either treatment group. The risk difference for symptomatic hemorrhage between the argatroban and eptifibatide arms vs placebo was -0.8% (p = 0.82) and 1.8% (p = 0.36). Mortality was 3.4% with placebo, 14.3% for argatroban (p = 0.03), and 11.4% for eptifibatide (p = 0.02). There was no benefit in any subgroup.

DISCUSSION:

Outcomes in patients treated with IVT-O were not improved by adding either argatroban or eptifibatide. Increased bleeding was not observed, but mortality was higher in both investigational arms. Limitations included small sample size in the argatroban subgroup.

TRIAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

This study was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (registration number: NCT03735979) on November 8, 2018. The first patient was enrolled on October 15, 2019.

CLASSIFICATION OF EVIDENCE:

This study provides Class II evidence that in patients with AIS treated with IVT within 3 hours of onset, argatroban or eptifibatide does not improve outcomes vs thrombolysis alone but does increase mortality.

01 Oct 2025·INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS

Human serum lipids affect Staphylococcus aureus sensitivity to phage infection

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Author: Tavanti, Arianna ; Rindi, Laura ; Turchi, Barbara ; Fausti, Elisa ; Di Luca, Mariagrazia ; Freer, Giulia ; Bottai, Daria ; Cesta, Novella ; Campobasso, Claudia

OBJECTIVES:

To explore phage therapy as an alternative for targeting multidrug-resistant bacterial strains, it is crucial to study phage-bacteria interaction under conditions that mimic in vivo environments. Recent studies have demonstrated that staphylococcal phage activity can be significantly hindered by human blood components, including plasma and serum. This study aimed to identify serum components responsible for phage inhibition and assess whether this effect occurred across multiple Staphylococcus aureus strains.

METHODS:

Phage Sb-1 activity against S. aureus ATCC 43300 was tested by pre-incubating or co-incubating bacteria and phages with 30% (v/v) heat-inactivated (56 °C and 80 °C) human, bovine, or foetal calf serum, IgG-depleted or delipidated serum, and BSA. Bacteria were incubated with serum before phage exposure, followed by washing with 0.1% Triton X-100. Additionally, growth kinetics of ten S. aureus strains incubated with or without Sb-1 were assessed over 24 hours in the presence of human serum.

RESULTS:

We found that adult human serum completely impairs phage infectivity due to interactions between serum components and bacterial cells rather than direct phage neutralisation. Albumin, IgG, and thermolabile components were demonstrated not to significantly contribute to the inhibitory effect, whereas lipids were identified as playing a key role. Furthermore, the sensitivity of different bacterial strains to phages was shown to be differentially affected by the presence of serum, as two of the strains tested remained susceptible to lysis despite serum exposure.

CONCLUSIONS:

Taken together, our findings suggest that serum lipid fraction impacts phage infectivity in a strain-specific manner, highlighting the need for tailored approaches for phage therapy.

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23 Sep 2024

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Avenacy to Share Company’s Year One Progress at CPHI Milan 2024

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Avenacy, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on supplying critical medications, looks forward to celebrating its first year of growth and success since launching in October 2023. Backed by a robust global network of development and FDA-inspected contract manufacturing partners, Avenacy has already brought 13 injectable products to the U.S. market to address key gaps in the drug supply chain. “We are incredibly proud of the achievements and progress we have made at Avenacy since launching nearly a year ago as a trusted partner and provider of critical injectable medicines for the U.S. healthcare system,” said Jeff Yordon, Co-Founder and CEO of Avenacy. “We have acted swiftly and decisively to bring over a dozen medications to the U.S. market to help meet the needs of patients, strengthened our financial position with the addition of esteemed pharmaceutical investor and businessman, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, and built out our infrastructure and leadership to support scaling up our business. As we look to usher in the next phase of growth for Avenacy, we will remain steadfast in our goal of enhancing patient care and enabling access to safe, high-quality essential medications.” Through a rigorous and optimized selection process, Avenacy has launched thirteen products in the U.S. market, including: Melphalan Hydrochloride for Injection Bivalirudin for Injection Fosaprepitant for Injection Fulvestrant Injection Furosemide for Injection Desmopressin Acetate for Injection Eptifibatide for Injection Magnesium Sulfate in Water for Injection Isoproterenol Hydrochloride Injection, USP Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP Prochlorperazine Edisylate Injection, USP Palonosetron Hydrochloride Injection, USP Metoclopramide Injection, USP The Company is well-positioned to continue expanding its differentiated portfolio to meet the needs of today’s dynamic drug supply chain while ensuring quality of care to patients. All of Avenacy’s products feature unique packaging and labeling designed to assist healthcare providers with accurate medication selection, thereby supporting a reduction in administration errors and improper dosing. The Company also utilizes ready-to-use formulations of essential medications to help address dosing inaccuracies, enhance patient safety, and streamline efficiency – all with the ultimate goal of improving patient care. Avenacy will be sharing its first year progress, differentiated business model, and diverse partner network at this year’s CPHI 2024 Conference, taking place in Milan from October 8-10. During this time, the Company will be hosting meetings with potential partners, customers, and investors, as it seeks to expand its global presence and portfolio of critical injectable medicines. About Avenacy Avenacy is a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on supplying critical injectable medications used to treat patients in various medically supervised settings, from acute care hospitals to outpatient clinics and physician offices. Through a rigorous and optimized selection process, the Company is building out a pipeline of high-quality FDA approved injectable products in order to ensure a resilient portfolio that can meet the needs of today’s dynamic drug supply chain. With an experienced team, commitment to quality and reliability, and product offerings intended to facilitate safe and efficient patient care, Avenacy strives to be a trusted partner for essential medications. Avenacy was launched in 2023 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. For more information, please visit http://www.avenacy.com/ .

Executive Change

06 Sep 2024

·www.drugs.com

Adjunctive IV Argatroban, Eptifibatide Do Not Cut Disability After Stroke

FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2024 -- Adjunctive treatment with intravenous argatroban or eptifibatide does not reduce poststroke disability among patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with intravenous thrombolysis within three hours after symptom onset, according to a study published in the Sept. 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine . Opeolu Adeoye, M.D., from Washington University in St. Louis, and colleagues conducted a phase 3, randomized, controlled clinical trial at 57 U.S. sites involving patients with acute ischemic stroke who had received intravenous thrombolysis within three hours after symptom onset. Participants received intravenous argatroban (59 patients), eptifibatide (227 patients), or placebo (228 patients) within 75 minutes after initiation of thrombolysis. The researchers found that at 90 days, the mean utility-weighted modified Rankin scale scores were 5.2 ± 3.7, 6.3 ± 3.2, and 6.8 ± 3.0 with argatroban, eptifibatide, and placebo, respectively. The posterior probabilities that argatroban was better than placebo and that eptifibatide was better than placebo were 0.002 and 0.041, respectively (posterior mean difference in utility-weighted modified Rankin scale score, −1.51 ± 0.51 and −0.50 ± 0.29, respectively). The three groups had a similar incidence of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (4, 3, and 2 percent, respectively). Mortality at 90 days was higher in the argatroban and eptifibatide groups versus the placebo group (24 and 12 percent, respectively, versus 8 percent). "We found no benefit of adjunctive intravenous argatroban or eptifibatide in patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with intravenous thrombolysis within three hours after symptom onset," the authors write. Several authors disclosed ties to the biopharmaceutical industry.

Clinical ResultPhase 3

29 Apr 2024

·www.biospace.com

Avenacy Announces Launch of Eptifibatide for Injection in the U.S. Market

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avenacy, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on supplying critical injectable medications, today announced it has launched Eptifibatide for Injection in the United States as a therapeutic equivalent generic for Integrilin® for Injection (Eptifibatide) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Eptifibatide for Injection is indicated for use in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: (Photo: Business Wire) Avenacy’s Eptifibatide for Injection is available as a 75 mg/100 mL single-dose vial. In line with Avenacy’s mission to champion patient safety and streamline patient care, Eptifibatide for Injection will feature the Company’s highly differentiated packaging and labeling to support accurate medication selection. Avenacy will begin shipping Eptifibatide for Injection to wholesale partners this week. The Company is supported by a global network of development and FDA-approved cGMP-certified contract manufacturing partners. Eptifibatide for Injection had U.S. sales of approximately $8.3 million for the twelve months ending in June 2023.1 Approved Indications: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Eptifibatide injection is indicated to decrease the rate of a combined endpoint of death or new myocardial infarction in patients with ACS (unstable angina/non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction), including patients who are to be managed medically and those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Eptifibatide injection is indicated to decrease the rate of a combined endpoint of death, new MI, or need for urgent intervention in patients undergoing PCI, including those undergoing intracoronary stenting. Please see link for Full Prescribing Information. Integrilin® is a registered trademark of Merck. 1Source: IQVIA About Avenacy Avenacy is a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on supplying critical injectable medications used to treat patients in various medically supervised settings, from acute care hospitals to outpatient clinics and physician offices. Through a rigorous and optimized selection process, the Company is building out a pipeline of high-quality FDA approved injectable products in order to ensure a resilient portfolio that can meet the needs of today’s dynamic drug supply chain. With an experienced team, commitment to quality and reliability, and product offerings intended to facilitate safe and efficient patient care, Avenacy strives to be a trusted partner for essential medications. Avenacy was launched in 2023 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. For more information, please visit .

Drug Approval

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R&D Status

Approved

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Indication	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Angina, Unstable	United States	Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.	16 Jun 2003
Non-St Elevated Myocardial Infarction	United States	Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.	16 Jun 2003
Acute Coronary Syndrome	United States	Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.	18 May 1998
Myocardial Infarction	United States	Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.	18 May 1998

Developing

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Indication	Highest Phase	Country/Location	Organization	Date
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction	Phase 3	France	GSK Plc	01 Oct 2006
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction	Phase 3	Germany	GSK Plc	01 Oct 2006

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Study	Phase	Population	Analyzed Enrollment	Group	Results	Evaluation	Publication Date


NCT03735979 (MOST, Pubmed \| Neurology)	Phase 3	Acute Ischemic Stroke	260	Argatroban	pxqikceorz(aphbtoghns) = fzfpbloatq aegtqqjnvu (ffvuozsiau, 3.6)	Negative	11 Nov 2025
				Eptifibatide	pxqikceorz(aphbtoghns) = yyoglpadis aegtqqjnvu (ffvuozsiau, 3.2)
NCT03735979 (MOST, Pubmed \| JAMA Neurol)	Phase 3	Acute Ischemic Stroke	219	Placebo	napveaadnj(pbfwdtorhr) = cscxajnpwc riicyvrekp (pmhrnrnasc, 5.98 - 7.39)	Negative	01 Oct 2025
				Argatroban	napveaadnj(pbfwdtorhr) = fkonxoolzb riicyvrekp (pmhrnrnasc, 4.13 - 6.58)
ISC2025	Not Applicable	Acute Ischemic Stroke	60	Eptifibatide	jblnhefncr(ivqvvxfjgr) = ysgzpmepzq xcandiximi (yzodnlvbad )	Positive	30 Jan 2025
				No Eptifibatide	jblnhefncr(ivqvvxfjgr) = rivnkjzduk xcandiximi (yzodnlvbad )
NCT03735979 (phase 3 \| MOST, CTgov)	Phase 3	Acute Ischemic Stroke	514	Argatroban (Argatroban)	wfaogtnkyp(gvtpupptyz) = llulovwels texhsyudfp (kjuwkqftmv, 3.7) View more	-	19 Nov 2024
				Eptifibatide (Eptifibatide)	wfaogtnkyp(gvtpupptyz) = kqpgouxtzu texhsyudfp (kjuwkqftmv, 3.2) View more
NCT03735979 (MOST, Literature \| Pubmed \| N Engl J Med) Manual	Phase 3	Ischemic stroke Adjuvant	514	Argatroban	cwaemzhtrx(sxpnnehwyn) = bwdkxmiopg bxzlprbepz (ivfckesxzc ) View more	Negative	04 Sep 2024
				Eptifibatide	cwaemzhtrx(sxpnnehwyn) = lwtwbsxkmg bxzlprbepz (ivfckesxzc ) View more
EHA2024	Not Applicable	Acute Coronary Syndrome	26	Eptifibatide	crnfqowoib(hnufzyehiu) = 54% of patients experienced a platelet drop exceeding 50%, with a median post-exposure count of 76 × 10^9/L after a median duration of 36 hours. Ten percent of patients necessitated permanent eptifibatide cessation due to severe thrombocytopenia (lowest platelet count: 2 × 10^9). Treatment primarily involved a temporary hold of eptifibatide infusion in 90% of cases, with a minority receiving platelet transfusions; no patients received steroids or immunoglobulins. nvyouihozh (hlhkxaxfnv )	-	14 May 2024
ISC2024	Not Applicable	-	-	IA Eptifibatide	utagnytwkf(etsyxzfzrn): OR = 0.592 (95% CI, 0.228 - 1.539), P-Value = 0.28	-	01 Feb 2024
				No IA Eptifibatide
NCT03370939 \| NCT03844594 (ANGEL-ACT, Pubmed \| Stroke)	Phase 3	Acute Ischemic Stroke	162	mechanical thrombectomy+Eptifibatide	tokorkgfhj(rwfdjlmrmq) = vpbyayzjzz rsrecamvfx (cwbjmzafsj ) View more	Positive	02 Feb 2022
				mechanical thrombectomy	tokorkgfhj(rwfdjlmrmq) = ntmpshsruf rsrecamvfx (cwbjmzafsj ) View more
ISC2022	Not Applicable	Ischemic stroke	236	Eptifibatide	pkzqpzztuv(mbgjsggruu) = EPT during EVT was associated with a higher rate of PH-2 grade hemorrhages cfkevuywnk (sgztcgrxfq )	-	01 Feb 2022
				Eptifibatide (Control groups)
NCT02925923 (CTgov)	Phase 2	Acute Coronary Syndrome \| Angina, Unstable \| Acrocallosal Syndrome	100	Ticagrelor (Ticagrelor)	uopjpsaebq = fekslzywca ttytxfdozg (bpsszhtrxy, uwvirkqicy - ehydwxfpwi) View more	-	04 May 2020
				Clopidogrel+Eptifibatide (Eptifibatide Bolus+Clopidogrel)	uopjpsaebq = chwwzuzkbn ttytxfdozg (bpsszhtrxy, wmfpztaugc - jpurkobbvq) View more