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Eton Pharmaceuticals and XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB Announce Commercial Launch of Rezipres® (ephedrine hydrochloride), a Ready-to-Use Formulation of Injectable Ephedrine (4.7 mg/mL)
DEER PARK, Ill., March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETON) and XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc. today announced the
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[{"type":"text","content":"DEER PARK, Ill., March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETON) and XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB, Inc. today announced the commercial availability of Rezipres® (ephedrine hydrochloride) injection. Rezipres (4.7 mg/mL) is a ready-to-use1 formulation of injectable ephedrine hydrochloride that is approved for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. “We are excited to announce yet another new product launch. The availability of Rezipres will provide hospitals with an FDA-approved, ready-to-use ephedrine injection product as an alternative to compounded formats which are not approved by the FDA. We look forward to partnering with XGen DJB given their extensive track record of successfully commercializing injectable products in the hospital setting,” said Sean Brynjelsen, CEO of Eton Pharmaceuticals. “We are delighted to be teaming up with Eton as the commercial partner in introducing their ready-to-use Rezipres product, which is the first FDA-approved hydrochloride-based ephedrine injectable formulation,” added Edmund Vanderbeck, President of XGen Pharmaceuticals DJB. “This product will provide doctors with a new option in treating clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting under anesthesia.” XGen DJB’s seasoned hospital sales force will be responsible for commercializing the product, and Eton will continue to retain ownership of the product’s New Drug Application on file with the FDA. Based on IQVIA data, the market for ephedrine injections grew 24% in 2021 to $86 million and 5.9 million units, up from $69 million and 4.7 million units in 2020. Rezipres® is being made available in a 5mL ampule with a strength of 23.5mg/5mL (4.7 mg/mL), equivalent to 19mg/5mL (3.8 mg/mL) ephedrine base. The product can be stored at room temperature and does not contain any preservatives or sulfites. The product is now available for ordering through wholesalers McKesson, AmerisourceBergen, and Cardinal Health. For additional ordering and product information, visit www.xgenpharmadjb.com. About Rezipres® (ephedrine hydrochloride) Rezipres (ephedrine hydrochloride) is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist and a norepinephrine-releasing agent that is indicated for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia. IMPORTANT SAF...