Ranolazine Shortens QT Interval and improves Cardiac Relaxation in Patients With Long QT Syndrome

CV Therapeutics have announced results that show ranolazine significantly shortens the QT interval of patients with a hereditary form of long QT syndrome called LQT3. Ranolazine also shortened cardiac relaxation time in the study.

CV therapeutics announce FDA is continuing review of Ranexa for Angina

CV Therapeutics have announced that the FDA is continuing its review of Ranexa (ranolazine extended-release tablets) even though the PDUFA action date of July 27, 2008 has been met. The drug is under review for first line treatment of chronic angina and a significant reduction in cautionary language, based on substantial data from the MERLIN [...]

Ranolazine receives EU marketing authorization for Chronic Angina

CV Therapeutics have announced that the EMEA has granted approval for ranolazine in the treatment of patients with chronic angina in all 27 European Union (EU) member states.