Mirum Pharmaceuticals has been granted a patent for a method to treat cholestasis in liver disease patients by administering an Apical Sodium-dependent Bile Acid Transporter Inhibitor (ASBTI) at a dose of at least 10 µg/kg/day. Another claim involves treating cholestatic pruritus in Alagille Syndrome patients with maralixibat at a specific dosage range. GlobalData’s report on Mirum Pharmaceuticals gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Molecular diagnosis biomarkers was a key innovation area identified from patents. Mirum Pharmaceuticals's grant share as of April 2024 was 26%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Treatment of cholestatic pruritus in alagille syndrome with maralixibat
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11918578B2) discloses a method for treating cholestatic pruritus in individuals with Alagille Syndrome (ALGS) by administering maralixibat in specific dosages. The method involves administering maralixibat in a liquid pharmaceutical composition ranging from about 0.001 mg/mL to about 16 mg/mL, at a dosage of about 400 µg/kg/day to about 800 µg/kg/day. The administration of maralixibat is specified to be once daily, with variations in dosage and duration of treatment mentioned in the claims.
Furthermore, the patent claims specify that the treatment with maralixibat can be extended for at least 18 weeks, 2 years, or even 3 years. The method is particularly applicable to pediatric subjects aged at least 1 year and involves oral administration of the liquid pharmaceutical composition, which may contain about 10 mg/mL of maralixibat. The composition is described as an oral solution, specifically an aqueous solution, and is recommended to be administered prior to food ingestion. These claims provide a detailed outline of the method for effectively managing cholestatic pruritus in ALGS patients using maralixibat, highlighting specific dosages, administration routes, and treatment durations for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
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