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 · 3 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
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 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

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 No outcome recorded
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
Phase 3 NCT03735979 Oct 2019 → Dec 2023 ischemic stroke Washington University School of Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
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
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
Phase 4 NCT04275180 Mar 2020 → Jul 2022 ischemic stroke Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03740958 Dec 2018 → Jan 2022 ischemic stroke General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03506009 Jul → Nov 2018 Huisheng Chen Terminated No outcome recorded
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
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
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 No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 3 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT03809481 Comparator May 2019 → Jun 2022 heparin-induced thrombocytopenia Aspen Global Incorporated Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 42 trials
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

Press releases naming this drug 3 releases

DateIssuerRelease
2011-05-20 Daiichi Sankyo Approval for Additional Indications for the Selective Antithrombin Agents, Novastan(R) HI Injection 10 mg/2mL and Slonnon(R) HI Injection 10 mg/2mL daiichisankyo.com
2008-07-16 Daiichi Sankyo Approval Acquired for Additional Indication for the Selective Antithrombin Agents Novastan® HI Injection 10 mg/2mL and Slonnon® HI Injection 10 mg/2mL For the Inhibition of Thrombosis in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Type II daiichisankyo.com
2007-09-28 Daiichi Sankyo Application Filed for Additional Indication for Selective Antithrombin Agents Novastan(R) HI Injection 10mg/2mL and Slonnon(R) HI Injection 10mg/2mL for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia daiichisankyo.com

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
31

“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

NCT05226442

NCT00603824

NCT01163604

NCT03740958

NCT01246011

NCT00787332

NCT02935530

NCT03735979

NCT02448069

NCT05740371

NCT00861692

NCT00508924

NCT03809481

NCT03506009

NCT00798525

NCT07499037

NCT01980316

NCT01464788

NCT01734252

NCT05325346

NCT00039858

NCT03552354

NCT06442267

NCT04275180

NCT00198588

NCT04925167

NCT00268762

NCT04406389

NCT00035178

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
1

“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
1

“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