Drugs / Varespladib Methyl
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Varespladib Methyl

Small molecule targets PLA2G10, PLA2G2A, PLA2G5 via inhibition

Developed for
snakebite envenomation · acute coronary syndrome
Investigated by
Anthera Pharmaceuticals · Ophirex, Inc. · Premier Research

Trials 4

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT01359605 Jun → Jul 2011 — Anthera Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01359579 Jun 2011 → Apr 2012 impaired renal function disease Anthera Pharmaceuticals Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT05717062 May 2023 → Nov 2024 snakebite envenomation Ophirex, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04996264 Aug 2021 → Jun 2023 snakebite envenomation Ophirex, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy1 trial
Phase 2 NCT00743925 Comparator Jul 2008 → Jan 2010 acute coronary syndrome Anthera Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 10 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as Varespladib-methyl “Varespladib-methyl (LY333013) is an IR, oval, white, film-coated tablet at a dosage strength of 250 mg for oral administration.” NCT04996264 ↗
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NCT04996264 ↗

NCT01359579 ↗

NCT01359605 ↗

NCT05717062 ↗

NCT00743925 ↗

Known as LY-333013 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2105659 ↗
Known as S-3013 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2105659 ↗
Known as Varespladib methyl ester ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL2105659 ↗
Action Inhibit “sPLA(2) inhibition with varespladib 500 mg daily versus placebo” PMID 20863951 ↗ Sep 2010
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“Group X secretory phospholipase A2 inhibitor” CHEMBL2105659 ↗

“Phospholipase A2 group IIA inhibitor” CHEMBL2105659 ↗

“Phospholipase A2 group V inhibitor” CHEMBL2105659 ↗

Modality Small molecule “the small-molecule drug varespladib-methyl” NCT04996264 ↗
Route Oral “2 Tablets (250 mg each) once daily for at least 24 weeks” NCT00743925 ↗
Target PLA2G10 “Group X secretory phospholipase A2 inhibitor” CHEMBL2105659 ↗
Target PLA2G2A “Phospholipase A2 group IIA inhibitor” CHEMBL2105659 ↗
Target PLA2G5 “Phospholipase A2 group V inhibitor” CHEMBL2105659 ↗