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Odanacatib (INN;[1] codenamed MK-0822) is an investigational treatment for osteoporosis and bone metastasis.[2] It is an inhibitor of cathepsin K,[3] an enzyme involved in bone resorption.

The drug was developed by Merck & Co. The phase III clinical trial for this medicine was stopped early after a review showed it was highly effective and had a good safety profile. Merck announced in 2014 that it would apply for regulatory approval in 2015.[4]

In 2016, Merck discontinued development of odanacatib and announced it would not seek regulatory approval after analysis discovered an increased risk of stroke.[5]

This drug was developed at Merck Frosst in Montreal.

References

  1. ^ "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Recommended International Nonproprietary names: List 60" (PDF). WHO Drug Information. 33 (3). World Health Organization: 239. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 October 2013. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  2. ^ Le Gall C, Bonnelye E, Clézardin P (September 2008). "Cathepsin K inhibitors as treatment of bone metastasis". Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care. 2 (3): 218–222. doi:10.1097/SPC.0b013e32830baea9. PMID 18685424. S2CID 5834581.
  3. ^ Gauthier JY, Chauret N, Cromlish W, Desmarais S, Duong LT, Falgueyret JP, et al. (February 2008). "The discovery of odanacatib (MK-0822), a selective inhibitor of cathepsin K". Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. 18 (3): 923–928. doi:10.1016/j.bmcl.2007.12.047. PMID 18226527.
  4. ^ Pierson R (15 September 2014). "Merck osteoporosis drug passes trial, but side effects hover". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2021-07-11.
  5. ^ "Merck Provides Update on Odanacatib Development Program". Business Wire. 2016-09-02. Archived from the original on 2016-09-03. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
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