Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc (MDP)

Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. operates as a pharmaceutical company in Canada and the United States. The company focuses on various therapeutic areas comprising allergy, dermatology, hematology, oncology, rheumatology, and rare diseases. Its primary products include IXINITY, an intravenous recombinant factor IX therapeutic for use in patients with hemophilia B; Rasuvo and Metoject, a formulation of methotrexate designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other auto-immune diseases; Rupall, a prescription allergy medication; GRAFAPEX, an injection to treat allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in adult and pediatric patients, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS); and Gleolan, an optical imaging agent for patients with glioma as an adjunct for the visualization of malignant tissue during surgery. The company’s products portfolio also includes Cuvposa, a glycopyrrolate oral solution; Naproxen, a Pediapharm naproxen suspension; Otixal, a ciprofloxacin and flucinolone acetonide; Trispan, a triamcinolone hexacetonide injectable suspension; and Trecondyv, a bifunctional alkylating agent for use as part of a conditioning treatment for patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In addition, it offers over the counter products comprising Nyda, a topical treatment indicated for the eradication of head lice; Relaxa, an osmotic laxative to treat occasional constipation in adults; Oralvisc to reduce joint pain and enhance joint function in osteoarthritis of the knee; and Calcia Calcium and vitamin D products. The company was formerly known as Pediapharm Inc. and changed its name to Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. in December 2018. Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Toronto, Canada.