Is the AOM Indication Making a Come-Back?

We will get to the new Hoberman study[1] in a moment, but first a bit of background. AOM, AECS and AECB were labeled indications for antibiotics in the 80s and 90s but were summarily thrown out from the indication catalogue Continue reading Is the AOM Indication Making a Come-Back?

Aerosolized Antibiotics (Part 3) – How To Avoid Hitting A Wall

As the 2017 Holiday Season [1] is upon us, here some concepts to ponder while in the mood. Certainly not strategic imperatives, just musings and thoughts for discussion: #1: Consider developing your inhaled antibiotic in CF first. Pursuing a new indication Continue reading Aerosolized Antibiotics (Part 3) – How To Avoid Hitting A Wall

Aerosolized Antibiotics (Part 2) – Mixed News on Two Fronts

INSMED – NTM The company that is developing Arikayce, a preparation of liposomal amikacin inhalation (LAI), for the treatment of NTM had to withdraw its MAA in Europe earlier this year [1] because data was not convincing enough for regulators to Continue reading Aerosolized Antibiotics (Part 2) – Mixed News on Two Fronts

Solithromycin SOLITAIRE-IV: So-So Results for a So-So Drug

Just before the November 4th AMDAC on solithromycin, we are being treated to a very fine piece of study write-up. Of course, we are speaking of the File paper on the SOLITAIRE-IV trial, and what a fine piece of crafty Continue reading Solithromycin SOLITAIRE-IV: So-So Results for a So-So Drug

The Cresemba Candidemia Gamble – Rien Ne Va Plus

Isavuconazole is a potent triazole; like Voriconazole, it has garnered an indication for invasive aspergillosis. However, it failed where other azole antifungals succeeded: in a pivotal trial, not yet published, the drug was inferior to Caspofungin in the treatment of Continue reading The Cresemba Candidemia Gamble – Rien Ne Va Plus