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$XENE Xenon said it has submitted a New Drug Application to the Food and Drug Administration for azetukalner in focal seizures, moving the drug closer to a potential commercial launch in epilepsy.
That leaves investors with two very different questions to weigh: how much the psychiatry setback damages azetukalner's broader opportunity and whether the epilepsy program remains intact.
Xenon's depression trials hit unexpected safety problem
Xenon said azetukalner's side effects were consistent with its known pharmacology and safety profile but had not emerged in its previous Phase 2 depression research. Xenon is currently assessing potential dose changes that may enhance tolerability.
Drug: Azetukalner
Indications affected: Major depressive disorder and bipolar depression
Action: Temporary pause in new enrollment
Existing patients: Remain active
X-NOVA2 enrollment: About 360 patients
Expected data: Q1 2027
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