On Wednesday, the FDA approved Verona Pharma plc’s (NASDAQ:VRNA) Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adult patients.
Ohtuvayre is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action available for the maintenance treatment of COPD in more than 20 years.
Ohtuvayre is a first-in-class selective dual inhibitor of the enzymes phosphodiesterase 3 and phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE3 and PDE4) that combines bronchodilator and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effects in one molecule.
Ohtuvayre is delivered directly to the lungs through ...