Summary of opinion: Metalyse, 14/12/2023 Positive
On 14 December 2023, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion recommending a change to the terms of the marketing authorisation for the medicinal product Metalyse.
- On 14 December 2023, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion recommending a change to the terms of the marketing authorisation for the medicinal product Metalyse.
- The marketing authorisation holder for this medicinal product is Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH.
- The CHMP adopted a new pharmaceutical form and strength (5 000 units (25 mg) powder for solution for injection) together with a new indication for the thrombolytic treatment of acute ischaemic stroke in adults.
- Metalyse 5 000 units (25 mg) powder for solution for injection:
Metalyse is indicated in adults for the thrombolytic treatment of acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) within 4.5 hours from last known well and after exclusion of intracranial haemorrhage.