RALEIGH, N.C., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marius Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for testosterone deficiency, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for a new patent, strengthening the company’s intellectual property protection for its proprietary oral testosterone therapy, KYZATREX® (testosterone undecanoate) CIII Capsules.
This marks Marius Pharmaceuticals’ fifth U.S. patent, further reinforcing its leadership in the field of testosterone replacement therapy. The newly allowed patent specifically covers the company’s unique, novel formulation, which utilizes a self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) incorporating phytosterol esters. This innovative technology enhances the bioavailability of oral testosterone, optimizing its absorption and effectiveness.
The USPTO issues a Notice of Allowance after determining that a patent application has met all necessary requirements, indicating that the patent will be granted upon payment of the issuance fee. This latest patent extends protection for KYZATREX® through 2033 and will be listed in the FDA’s Orange Book, further solidifying Marius Pharmaceuticals’ competitive position in the market.
This milestone supplements the company’s already robust global patent portfolio for KYZATREX®, which includes granted patents in the European Union, Canada, China, Taiwan, Japan, New Zealand, and other key markets, as well as pending applications in India and the U.S. Additionally, Marius Pharmaceuticals has multiple patent filings that could further extend protection beyond 2033, with the potential to reach 2040.
About KYZATREX® (testosterone undecanoate)
KYZATREX is a proprietary softgel oral formulation absorbed primarily via the lymphatic system (meaning it is not toxic to the liver) indicated in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. The safety and efficacy of KYZATREX was demonstrated in a phase 3, multi-center, open-label, six-month study in 155 hypogonadal males between 18 and 65 years of age with documented hypogonadism, as defined by a below normal serum testosterone level (≤281 ng/dL) and at least one sign or symptom of testosterone deficiency. In the efficacy population (n=139), 88 percent of hypogonadal men treated with KYZATREX achieved a mean plasma total testosterone concentration (Cavg) over 24 hours within the normal range (222-800 ng/dL) on the final pharmacokinetic (PK) visit of the study at Day 90 (primary endpoint). Based on exploratory endpoints, patients who received KYZATREX reported improvements in quality of life, energy/fatigue, erectile function, intercourse satisfaction, and positive mood. The most common side effect reported in ≥2 percent of KYZATREX patients was increased blood pressure (2.6%). The safety and efficacy of KYZATREX in males less than 18 years old have not been established.
Please see additional Important Safety Information below, including Boxed Warning for potential increased blood pressure, for KYZATREX or visit www.kyzatrex.com.
About Marius Pharmaceuticals
Marius Pharmaceuticals strives to better the lives of men and women by focusing on therapies designed for hypogonadism or Testosterone Deficiency. Their vision is to holistically improve metabolic health and mitigate significant unnecessary costs to the global healthcare system. For more information, please visit www.mariuspharma.com.
Important Safety Information for KYZATREX® (testosterone undecanoate)
Use
KYZATREX (testosterone undecanoate) is a prescription drug that is used to treat adult men who have low or no testosterone levels due to certain medical conditions. KYZATREX is a controlled substance (CIII) because it contains testosterone. It is not known if KYZATREX is safe or effective in males younger than 18 years old. Improper use may affect bone growth in children. KYZATREX is not meant for use by women.
Important Safety Information for KYZATREX® (testosterone undecanoate)
KYZATREX can increase blood pressure, which can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke and can increase risk of death due to a heart attack or stroke. Your risk may be greater if you have already had a heart attack or stroke or if you have other risk factors for heart attack or stroke.
Do not take KYZATREX if you: have breast cancer; have or might have prostate cancer; are a woman who is pregnant (KYZATREX may harm your unborn baby); are allergic to KYZATREX or any of its ingredients; or have low testosterone without certain medical conditions (e.g., do not take KYZATREX if you have low testosterone due to age).
Before you take KYZATREX, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have high blood pressure or are treated for high blood pressure; have a history of diabetes; have heart problems; have high red blood cell count (hematocrit) or high hemoglobin laboratory value; have urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate; have liver or kidney problems; or have problems breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea).
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking KYZATREX with certain other medicines can affect each other. Especially, tell your healthcare provider if you take: insulin; medicines that decrease blood clotting (blood thinners); corticosteroids; or medicines that increase blood pressure, such as some cold medicine and pain medicines.
KYZATREX may cause other serious side effects including:
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the serious side effects listed above.
The most common side effect of KYZATREX is high blood pressure. Other side effects may include headache, joint or back pain, diarrhea, increased red blood cell count, anxiety, constipation, swelling of the legs, and increased prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels.
These are not all the possible side effects of KYZATREX. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Marius by calling 1-833-949-5040.
Keep KYZATREX and all medicines out of the reach of children.
See Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for KYZATREX.
Media Contact:
Lilly Washburn
lilly@mariuspharma.com