EU/3/15/1543: Orphan designation for the treatment of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes
(S)-6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-N-((R)-piperidin-3-yl)chroman-2-carboxamide hydrochloride
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Overview
On 10 August 2015, orphan designation (EU/3/15/1543) was granted by the European Commission to Khondrion BV, the Netherlands, for (S)-6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-N-((R)-piperidin-3-yl)chroman-2-carboxamide hydrochloride for the treatment of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes.
Key facts
Active substance |
(S)-6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-N-((R)-piperidin-3-yl)chroman-2-carboxamide hydrochloride
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Intended use |
Treatment of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes
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Orphan designation status |
Positive
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EU designation number |
EU/3/15/1543
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Date of designation |
10/08/2015
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Sponsor |
Khondrion BV |
Review of designation
The Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products reviews the orphan designation of a product if it is approved for marketing authorisation.
Update history
Date | Update |
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March 2023 | The sponsor's address was updated. |
Patients' organisations
For contact details of patients’ organisations whose activities are targeted at rare diseases, see:
European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS), a non-governmental alliance of patient organisations and individuals active in the field of rare diseases.
Orphanet, a database containing information on rare diseases, which includes a directory of patients’ organisations registered in Europe.
EU register of orphan medicines
The list of medicines that have received an orphan designation in the EU is available on the European Commission's website: