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Pfizer files incontinence drug suit against Schwarz Pharma

Schwarz Pharma is developing fesoterodine, an anti-muscarinic agent, for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome (OABs) and urinary urge incontinence. Last month, the company successfully completed phase III clinical trials with the agent, demonstrating statistically significant improvements in symptoms of OABs, including urinary frequency and urgency, compared to placebo.

In relation to the law suit, the Germany-based company said that it remains confident in its legal position and aims to vigorously defend its intellectual property.

Fesoterodine is the second compound from Schwarz Pharma’s innovative development pipeline to complete the phase III program within the last two years. The company’s other development projects target diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, restless legs syndrome, epilepsy, and neuropathic pain.