Drugs / Argatroban
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Argatroban

Small molecule targets F2 via inhibition

Developed for
ischemic stroke · heparin-induced thrombocytopenia · cardiovascular disorder · intermediate coronary syndrome · thrombotic disease · brain ischemia · coronary artery disorder · COVID-19
+7 more · heart failure · hyperheparinemia · pneumonia · staphylococcus aureus infection · stroke disorder · thrombocytopenia · venous thromboembolism
Investigated by
Tanabe Pharma Corporation · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region · GlaxoSmithKline · Huisheng Chen · Medical University of Vienna
+21 more · Andrew D. Barreto, MD · Beijing Chao Yang Hospital · Canyon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Celerion · Elixir Medical Corporation · Encysive Pharmaceuticals · Huazhong University of Science and Technology · Jinling Hospital, China · Massachusetts General Hospital · Medical University Innsbruck · Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) · Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · Texas Biotechnology Corporation · Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven · University Hospital Ostrava · University Hospital, Motol · Veralox Therapeutics · Washington University School of Medicine · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Xinfeng Liu

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 4 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia 1 milestone
Filed UK (MHRA) — heparin-induced thrombocytopenia —

“MPE filed in the UK an application for approval of argatroban as a therapeutic for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) type II” tanabe-pharma.com ↗

Approved Indication not stated 2 milestones
Label expansions (2) US (FDA) ARGATROBAN — 2002-04-03 – 2008-05-05 fda.gov ↗
Approved US (FDA) ARGATROBAN — 2000-06-30 fda.gov ↗

Trials 29

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT05325346 Mar → Apr 2022 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia Veralox Therapeutics Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT00268762 Feb 2003 → Aug 2010 ischemic stroke The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 28 trials
Phase 2 NCT07499037 Jan 2027 → Sep 2029 expected heart failure, pneumonia University Hospital Ostrava Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05033964 Dec 2021 → Dec 2022 overdue coronary artery disorder Elixir Medical Corporation Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02448069 May 2015 → Aug 2016 brain ischemia, stroke disorder The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01911624 Jan 2013 → Apr 2016 staphylococcus aureus infection Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01734252 Jul 2012 → Apr 2016 hyperheparinemia Medical University Innsbruck Completed Mixed
Phase 2 NCT01464788 Oct 2011 → Jun 2015 ischemic stroke Andrew D. Barreto, MD Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00861692 Apr 2009 → Feb 2011 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia Tanabe Pharma Corporation Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00508924 Aug 2005 → Oct 2006 intermediate coronary syndrome Tanabe Pharma Corporation Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT05226442 Dec 2021 → Jul 2024 blood coagulation disease Medical University of Vienna Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 33 trials · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT03735979 Oct 2019 → Dec 2023 ischemic stroke Washington University School of Medicine Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT02935530 Jan 2016 → Aug 2017 female reproductive system neoplasm, venous thromboembolism Huazhong University of Science and Technology Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00198588 Jun 2005 → Jul 2006 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 413 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 4 NCT06442267 Jul 2024 → Jan 2027 expected hemorrhagic disease, respiratory failure, thrombotic disease Medical University of Vienna Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04406389 Oct 2020 → Apr 2021 COVID-19 Weill Medical College of Cornell University Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT04275180 Mar 2020 → Jul 2022 ischemic stroke Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT03740958 Dec 2018 → Jan 2022 ischemic stroke General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region Completed Missed primary
Phase 4 NCT03506009 Jul → Nov 2018 — Huisheng Chen Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT03552354 Oct 2017 → Oct 2018 ischemic stroke General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05740371 Apr 2017 → May 2021 intermediate coronary syndrome Tanabe Pharma Corporation Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01246011 Nov 2010 → Jul 2011 — Massachusetts General Hospital Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT01163604 Aug 2010 → Dec 2013 cardiovascular disorder Jinling Hospital, China Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01980316 Apr 2010 → Aug 2011 cardiovascular disorder Xinfeng Liu Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials · 1 missed
— NCT04925167 Jul 2021 → Dec 2023 respiratory failure Beijing Chao Yang Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT04202549 Dec 2019 → Sep 2022 ischemic stroke Huisheng Chen Completed Missed primary
Comparator or background therapy3 trials
Phase 3 NCT03809481 Comparator May 2019 → Jun 2022 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia Aspen Global Incorporated Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00798525 Comparator Jan 2009 → Mar 2012 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00603824 Comparator Jan 2008 → Jul 2009 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia Methodist Healthcare - Memphis Withdrawn No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 1

DateIssuerRelease
2011-05-20 Tanabe Pharma Corporation Regulatory Approval for Additional Indications for the Selective Antithrombin Agents, Novastan® HI Injection 10 mg/2mL and Slonnon® HI Injection 10 mg/2mL tanabe-pharma.com ↗
Approval for Additional Indications for the Selective Antithrombin Agents, Novastan® HI Injection 10 mg/2mL and Slonnon® HI Injection 10 mg/2mL

All press releases naming this drug 9 releases

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 18 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 35 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as argatroban “The PK sub-study is being conducted to assess the blood pharmacokinetics of the three drugs (Sirolimus, Rivaroxaban, Argatroban) eluted from the DESyne BDS Plus after implantation.” NCT05033964 ↗
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“Intra-arterial administration of argatroban (0.2-0.3 mg/min), dexamethasone (0.1 mg/min) and edaravone (0.3 mg/min) for 30 to 60 minutes after thrombectomy” NCT04202549 ↗

“dabigatran 110 mg BID, po argatroban (0.5 - 1 µg/kg/min) if peroral therapy is not possible” NCT01911624 ↗

NCT00268762 ↗

NCT02448069 ↗

NCT03740958 ↗

NCT05325346 ↗

NCT00035178 ↗

NCT04275180 ↗

NCT00508924 ↗

NCT00787332 ↗

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Known as Acova ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as Argatra “A Pilot Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Argatroban (Argatra®) in Critically Ill Patients With Heparin Resistance” NCT01734252 ↗
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“Patients treated with Argatroban (Argatra®), a direct thrombin inhibitor” NCT00798525 ↗

Known as Argatroban anhydrous ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as Argatroban hydrate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as Argatroban in dextrose ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as Argatroban in sodium chloride ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as Argatroban monohydrate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as Argipidine ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as DK-7419 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as GN-1600 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as MCI-9038 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as MD-805 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Known as Novastan ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1166 ↗
Action Inhibit “Argatroban is a direct thrombin inhibitor that safely augments recanalization achieved by tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) in animal stroke models.” PMID 22223235 ↗ Jan 2012
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“Thrombin inhibitor” CHEMBL1166 ↗

Modality Small molecule “The synthetic arginine-derived direct thrombin inhibitor argatroban is an attractive anticoagulant for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), because of its rapid onset and...” PMID 20226548 ↗ Mar 2010
Route Intravenous “Argatroban IV Infusion at 1mcg/kg/min for 48 hours.” NCT00268762 ↗
Target F2 “Thrombin inhibitor” CHEMBL1166 ↗