Luye Pharma Group's (HKG:2186) new analgesic product Mimeixin was approved for marketing on June 28, by the National Medical Products Administration of China, for pain management purposes, a Thursday filing with the Hong Kong Exchange said.
Mimeixin is an oral sustained-release tablet combined with oxycodone and naloxone, used for severe pain management in adults where only opioids are known to work. The new drug, as an additional advantage, also reduces opioid-induced constipation by blocking the binding of oxycodone to opioid receptors in the intestines.
The tablet has also been proven effective for pain management in cases other than cancer-induced pain, including musculoskeletal pain, postoperative pain, and lower back pain among others.
The new drug also uses proprietary drug-locking technology deterring drug abuse. The tablet also prevents any euphoric sensations to the users, further reducing the risk of abuse.
The company's shares were up 1% on Thursday's close.
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