Arbaclofen placarbil
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Arbaclofen placarbil (/ɑːrˈbækloʊfɛn pləˈkɑːrbɪl/ ar-BAK-loh-fen plə-KAR-bil, also known as XP19986) is a prodrug of R-baclofen. Arbaclofen placarbil possesses more favorable pharmacokinetic profile than baclofen, with less fluctuations in plasma drug levels. It was being developed as a potential treatment for patients with GERD and spasticity due to multiple sclerosis; however, in May 2013 XenoPort announced the termination of development because of unsuccessful results in phase III clinical trials.[1]
It is being developed as an addiction medicine to treat alcoholism. [2] It is also studied as a potential therapeutic for some autistic subjects.[3]
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- ^ "XenoPort Reports Top-Line Results of Phase 3 Trial of Arbaclofen Placarbil for Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis Patients". XenoPort, Inc. May 20, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
- ^ Anderson E (3 July 2020). "Pill that replaces alcohol aims to end 'glass of wine' craving". The i newspaper. Associated Newspapers Limited.
- S2CID 245771626.