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Aradigm earns US patent for Pulmaquin

According to the company, the patent will provide exclusivity for Pulmaquin until 22 October 2027.

Pulmaquin is a dual release formulation that is a mixture of a liposomal formulation of ciprofloxacin with unencapsulated ciprofloxacin.

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic to treat infections of the lung frequently experienced by cystic fibrosis (CF) and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (BE) patients.

The drug candidate demonstrated superior performance in clinical study that assesses two different formulations of inhaled ciprofloxacin (ARD-3100 – Lipoquin and ARD-3150 – Pulmaquin).

Aradigm intends to take Pulmaquin forward into Phase 3 clinical trials.