The FDA has given fast track status to Pyxis’ drug candidate, PYX-201. This means that the review and approval process for this drug will be accelerated because it shows promise in treating a serious condition. This kind of designation is often granted to drugs that could potentially fulfill an unmet medical need. While the specific condition PYX-201 aims to treat wasn’t mentioned, similar fast-tracked drugs in the past have included names like Keytruda for cancer and Trikafta for cystic fibrosis.
The therapy is meant for people whose disease got worse after receiving platinum-based chemotherapy. Some common medications in this category include cisplatin and carboplatin.