BAUDETTE, Minn., March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ANI
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("ANI") (NASDAQ: ANIP) today announced the
launch of Propafenone Hydrochloride 150mg, 225mg and 300mg oral
tablets, indicated for use in the treatment of various arrhythmias.
The overall US market for Propafenone Hydrochloride 150mg, 225mg
and 300mg tablets was $14 million in
2014, per IMS Health.
Arthur S. Przybyl, President and
Chief Executive Officer said, "We are pleased to announce the
launch of our fourth product from the portfolio of approved generic
products we acquired from Teva in January
2014."
About Propafenone Hydrochloride Tablets
Propafenone is indicated to prolong the time to recurrence of
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter (PAF) associated with
disabling symptoms in patients without structural heart disease. In
addition, it is also indicated to prolong the time to recurrence of
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) associated with
disabling symptoms in patients without structural heart disease.
Propafenone Hydrochloride is also indicated to treat documented
ventricular arrhythmias, such as sustained ventricular
tachycardia that, in the judgment of the physician, are life
threatening.
About ANI
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company" or "ANI") is an
integrated specialty pharmaceutical company developing,
manufacturing, and marketing branded and generic prescription
pharmaceuticals. The Company's targeted areas of product
development currently include narcotics, oncolytics (anti-cancers),
hormones and steroids, and complex formulations involving extended
release and combination products. For more information, please
visit our website www.anipharmaceuticals.com.
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For more information about ANI, please contact:
Investor Relations
(218) 634-3608
IR@anipharmaceuticals.com
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