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INDIANAPOLIS , May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY ) announced today it will present 19 scientific abstracts for Emgality ® (galcanezumab-gnlm) and lasmiditan at the 71 st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) taking place in Philadelphia from May 4-10, 2019 . Emgality (120 mg) is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine, Emgality (300 mg) is an investigational drug for the preventive treatment of episodic cluster headache, and lasmiditan is an investigational drug for the acute treatment of migraine, all in adults.
The data to be presented further establish Lilly's breadth of research and clinical programs aimed at developing innovative approaches to the treatment of debilitating and difficult-to-treat headache disorders.
"Migraine and episodic cluster headache are extremely debilitating disorders, and we are committed to finding good treatment options for those living with these neurologic diseases," said Gudarz Davar, M.D., vice president, Neurology Development, Lilly Bio-Medicines. "The data presented at AAN reflect Lilly's deep commitment and expertise in searching for and finding solutions for some of today's toughest challenges in migraine and disabling headache disorders," said Dr. Davar.
In a plenary session on May 7, 2019 , Lilly will highlight Phase 3, eight-week findings for Emgality as an investigational preventive treatment for episodic cluster headache in adults. On May 6, 2019 , Lilly will also present analyses from two Phase 3 studies (EVOLVE-1 & EVOLVE-2) evaluating Emgality in a subgroup of adults living with episodic migraine, by low- versus high-frequency of migraine headache days.
Lilly will also share new data for lasmiditan, including details on the onset of efficacy, in a platform presentation on May 6, 2019 , and in a poster presentation based on clinical data from the Phase 3 GLADIATOR long-term extension study. Lasmiditan is an oral, centrally-penetrant, selective serotonin 5-HT 1F agonist that is structurally and mechanistically distinct from other approved migraine therapies and lacks vasoconstrictive activity. It is the first and only molecule in the "-ditan" class under evaluation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. If approved, it could represent the first significant innovation for the acute pharmacological treatment of migraine in more than two decades.
Data disclosures, as well as the dates and times of the data sessions, are highlighted below.
Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) Presentations:
Sunday, May 5, 2019 :
Monday, May 6, 2019 :
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 :
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 :
Thursday, May 9, 2019 :
Lasmiditan Presentations:
Sunday, May 5, 2019 :
Monday, May 6, 2019 :
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 :
Emgality is a monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) which was approved by the FDA in September 2018 for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults and in Europe for the prophylactic treatment of migraine in adults who have at least four migraine days per month. Emgality is also currently under Priority Review by the FDA as an investigational drug for the preventive treatment of episodic cluster headache in adults.
Emgality represents the first of three investigational treatments in development as part of Lilly's overall pain portfolio. The portfolio also includes lasmiditan, an investigational drug for the acute treatment of migraine in adults and tanezumab, developed in partnership with Pfizer, which is being investigated for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain, chronic low back pain and cancer pain in adults.
Indications and Usage for Emgality Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) 120 mg injection is a monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
Important Safety Information for Emgality
Contraindications Emgality is contraindicated in patients with serious hypersensitivity to galcanezumab-gnlm or to any of the excipients.
Warnings and Precautions Hypersensitivity Reactions Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., rash, urticaria, and dyspnea) have been reported with Emgality in clinical studies. If a serious or severe hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue administration of Emgality and initiate appropriate therapy. Hypersensitivity reactions can occur days after administration and may be prolonged.
Adverse Reactions The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2% and at least 2% greater than placebo) in Emgality clinical studies were injection site reactions.
Please see Full Prescribing Information , including Patient Information , for Emgality. See Instructions for Use included with the pen and prefilled syringe .
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About Cluster Headache Cluster headache is a disabling primary headache disorder characterized by severe pain with recurrent 'attacks' of intense headaches which occur in cyclical patterns on one side of the head, frequently associated with pain behind or around one eye, restlessness and agitation. 1 During a cluster period, attacks can last 15 to 180 minutes and occur from once every other day to eight times a day for more than half of the time during a cluster period. 1 Episodic cluster headache is the most common form of the condition, affecting 85 to 90 percent of people with the disorder. 1 In episodic cluster headache, attacks occur in series lasting for weeks or months (so-called cluster periods) separated by remission periods of at least three months. 1
About Lasmiditan Lasmiditan is an investigational, oral, first-in-class molecule under evaluation for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Lasmiditan selectively targets 5-HT 1F receptors expressed in the trigeminal pathway and has been designed for the acute treatment of migraine without the vasoconstrictor activity associated with some migraine therapies.
About Lilly's Commitment to Headache Disorders For over 25 years, Lilly has been committed to helping people affected by headache disorders, investigating more than a dozen different compounds for the treatment of migraine and cluster headache. These research programs have accelerated our understanding of these diseases and furthered the advancement of our comprehensive late-stage development programs studying galcanezumab-gnlm, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults and currently under Priority Review for episodic cluster headache in adults, and lasmiditan, an investigational drug currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Our goal is to apply our combined clinical, academic and professional experience to build a research portfolio that delivers comprehensive solutions and addresses the needs of people affected by these disabling neurologic diseases.
About Eli Lilly and Company Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly , please visit us at www.lilly.com and www.lilly.com/newsroom/social-channels . P-LLY
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) about Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) as a preventive treatment for patients with migraine and potential treatment for patients with episodic cluster headache; lasmiditan as a potential acute treatment for patients with migraine; and tanezumab, being developed in partnership with Pfizer, as a potential treatment for patients with osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain and cancer pain and reflects Lilly's current belief. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of development and commercialization. Among other things, there can be no guarantee that Emgality will receive additional regulatory approvals or be commercially successful or that lasmiditan or tanezumab will receive regulatory approval. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.
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