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pentoxyifylline

Tanta University · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

pentoxyifylline is a Small molecule drug developed by Tanta University. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Pentoxyifylline has been studied as a potential treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), among other conditions such as Chronic Kidney Diseases and Parkinson Disease. It has been used in combination with ethosuximide in a clinical trial to assess its safety and effectiveness in treating abdominal pain related to IBS.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic namepentoxyifylline
SponsorTanta University
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 3

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about pentoxyifylline

What is pentoxyifylline?

pentoxyifylline is a Small molecule drug developed by Tanta University.

Who makes pentoxyifylline?

pentoxyifylline is developed by Tanta University (see full Tanta University pipeline at /company/tanta-university).

What development phase is pentoxyifylline in?

pentoxyifylline is in Phase 3.

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