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GlaxoSmithKline Gets FDA Approval For Umeclidinium In US For Treatment Of COPD

1st May 2014 05:33

LONDON (Alliance News) - GlaxoSmithKline PLC Wednesday said FDA has approved Incruse Ellipta, or umeclidinium, as treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

Umeclidinium is GSK's first once-daily anticholinergic, a type of bronchodilator also known as a long-acting muscarinic antagonist.

The launch activities in the US is expected to commence during the fourth quarter.

Copyright RTT News/dpa-AFX


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