Oral Metabolic Drug Acquired by Novo Nordisk Continues to Show Concerning Neuro Side Effects

Novo Nordisk’s monlunabant showed signs of neuropsychiatric side effects in a mid-stage diabetic kidney disease study, despite a drug design intended to favor hitting its target receptor in peripheral tissues rather than the brain. Neuro effects were also reported last year in a Phase 2 test of this pill in obesity. The post Oral Metabolic Drug Acquired by Novo Nordisk Continues to Show Concerning Neuro Side Effects appeared first on MedCity News.

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Oral Metabolic Drug Acquired by Novo Nordisk Continues to Show Concerning Neuro Side Effects

Novo Nordisk’s monlunabant showed signs of neuropsychiatric side effects in a mid-stage diabetic kidney disease study, despite a drug design intended to favor hitting its target receptor in peripheral tissues rather than the brain. Neuro effects were also reported last year in a Phase 2 test of this pill in obesity.

The post Oral Metabolic Drug Acquired by Novo Nordisk Continues to Show Concerning Neuro Side Effects appeared first on MedCity News.