pfizer’s tenidap causes proteinuria

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Reactions 413 - 8 Aug 1992 Pfizer’s tenidap causes proteinuria Pfizer have reported that their novel anti-RA drug, tenidap, causes proteinuria at high doses. Tendiap [phase III of development] has been a very promising novel treatment for RA. In contrast with existing NSAIDs which generally reduce the inflammation, tenidap appears to slow the destructive process of the disease. Evidence of the proteinuria, an indicator or possible kidney damage, became apparent during clinical evaluations of the drug. The proteinuria appears to be reversible on discontinuation of the drug. Tanouye E. Pfizer’s new arthritis drug is promising but side effects make analysts wary. Wall Street Journal : B3, 31 Jul 1992 800148777 1 Reactions 8 Aug 1992 No. 413 0114-9954/10/0413-0001/$14.95 Adis © 2010 Springer International Publishing AG. All rights reserved

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Reactions 413 - 8 Aug 1992

Pfizer’s tenidap causes proteinuriaPfizer have reported that their novel anti-RA drug,

tenidap, causes proteinuria at high doses.Tendiap [phase III of development] has been a very

promising novel treatment for RA. In contrast withexisting NSAIDs which generally reduce theinflammation, tenidap appears to slow the destructiveprocess of the disease.

Evidence of the proteinuria, an indicator or possiblekidney damage, became apparent during clinicalevaluations of the drug. The proteinuria appears to bereversible on discontinuation of the drug.Tanouye E. Pfizer’s new arthritis drug is promising but side effects make analystswary. Wall Street Journal : B3, 31 Jul 1992 800148777

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Reactions 8 Aug 1992 No. 4130114-9954/10/0413-0001/$14.95 Adis © 2010 Springer International Publishing AG. All rights reserved