About Paccal® Vet Paccal® Vet is a novel nanoparticle formulation composed of Oasmia Pharmaceutical's patented excipient XR-17 and the anti-cancer substance paclitaxel. XR-17 can be used to improve the solubility of substances, such as paclitaxel, one of the most frequently used chemotherapeutic substances in the world. Many drugs based on paclitaxel are dissolved in lipid soluble formulations, which are associated with a range of side-effects. These can usually be controlled in humans with pre-medication, but the reaction can be fatal in dogs despite pre-medication. Paccal® Vet data for a market authorization are under review by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
About Doxophos® Vet
The active substance in Doxophos® Vet is doxorubicin, one of the most used cytotoxic substances in the world. Permanent damage to the heart may occur due to exposure to doxorubicin through intravenous administration. In Doxophos® Vet, doxorubicin forms an insoluble salt with the novel excipient XR-17. When reconstituted in a suitable aqueous solvent, the salt forms nanoparticle-sized micelles. Doxophos® Vet is designed to reduce the risk of heart damage allowing for a higher dose to be given. Doxophos® Vet has been granted Minor Use Minor Species designation by the United States Food and Drug Administration and is currently in clinical development.
About Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB
(Nasdaq:OASM) (General Standard of Frankfurt Stock Exchange: OMAX, ISIN SE0000722365) Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB develops new generations of drugs within human and veterinary oncology. The Company's product development aims to create and manufacture novel nanoparticle formulations and drug-delivery systems based on well-established cytostatics which, in comparison with current alternatives, show improved properties, reduced side-effects, and expanded applications. The Company's product development is based on its proprietary in-house research and company patents. The Company's common stock is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
About Abbott Animal Health
Abbott Animal Health is dedicated to providing a better future for animals, pet owners and veterinary professionals. Abbott's continuing education programs, comprehensive training tools, on-call expertise and technical service set the standard in the industry. Abbott products are trusted at thousands of veterinary hospitals and clinics every day.
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Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB Forward Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on expectations in light of the information that is currently available, as well as assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, domestic and international economic conditions, industry and market conditions, and changes of interest rate and currency exchange rate, in general, and completion and discontinuation of clinical trials, obtaining regulatory approvals, claims and concerns about product safety and efficacy, technological advances, domestic and foreign healthcare reforms, and changes of laws and regulations, in particular, with respect to each of Paccal® Vet and Doxophos® Vet. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This announcement contains information on pharmaceuticals (including pharmaceuticals under development) but is not intended to, and does not, make any representations, warranties or claims regarding the efficacy or effectiveness of these pharmaceuticals or provide medical advice of any kind.