NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTAI), a biopharmaceutical company utilizing artificial intelligence to develop transformative medicines in neuroscience and immuno-oncology, today announced that Rob Risinger, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience, will deliver oral and poster presentations at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP) Annual Meeting. The meeting will take place May 28 to 31, 2024 in Miami Beach, FL.
ASCP presentation details are below:
Oral Presentation Title: An Exploratory Comparison of Sublingual Dexmedetomidine with Quetiapine in Healthy Elderly Subjects
Date/Time: May 28, 2024, 2:20-2:30 p.m. ET
Location: Salon 3
Poster Presentation Title: Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Ascending Dose Study of BXCL501 with Concomitant Treatment with Anti-Depressant in Healthy Volunteers
Date/Time: May 29, 2024, 11:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Salon 4
Poster Presentation Title: A Phase Ib/II Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Ascending Dose Finding Study of BXCL501 in Agitation Associated with Dementia
Date/Time: May 30, 2024, 12:30-2:15 p.m. ET
Location: Salon 4
About BXCL501
In indications other than those approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as IGALMI™ (dexmedetomidine) sublingual film, BXCL501 is an investigational proprietary, orally dissolving film formulation of dexmedetomidine, a selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. BioXcel Therapeutics believes that BXCL501 potentially targets an important mediator of agitation, and the Company has observed anti-agitation results in multiple clinical trials across several neuropsychiatric disorders. BXCL501 is under investigation by BioXcel Therapeutics for the acute treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to probable Alzheimer's disease and for the acute treatment of agitation associated with bipolar I or II disorder or schizophrenia in the at-home setting. The safety and efficacy of BXCL501 for these investigational uses have not been established. BXCL501 has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the FDA for the acute treatment of agitation associated with dementia and Fast Track designation for the acute treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and dementia.
About IGALMI™ (dexmedetomidine) sublingual film
INDICATION
IGALMI™ (dexmedetomidine) sublingual film is a prescription medicine, administered under the supervision of a health care provider, that is placed under the tongue or behind the lower lip and is used for the acute treatment of agitation associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder I or II in adults. The safety and effectiveness of IGALMI has not been studied beyond 24 hours from the first dose. It is not known if IGALMI is safe and effective in children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IGALMI can cause serious side effects, including:
- Decreased blood pressure, low blood pressure upon standing, and slower than normal heart rate, which may be more likely in patients with low blood volume, diabetes, chronic high blood pressure, and older patients. IGALMI is taken under the supervision of a healthcare provider who will monitor vital signs (like blood pressure and heart rate) and alertness after IGALMI is administered to help prevent falling or fainting. Patients should be adequately hydrated and sit or lie down after taking IGALMI and instructed to tell their healthcare provider if they feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint.
- Heart rhythm changes (QT interval prolongation). IGALMI should not be ...