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Epaned (enalapril maleate) Oral Solution is Now Available

Denver, January 10, 2017 — Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc., leader in the development and commercialization of innovative and safe medicines for children, today announced that Epaned Oral Solution, the first and only FDA-approved enalapril oral solution, is now available for ordering. Epaned is an oral solution that enables consistent weight-based dosing for children over 1 month of age. Epaned reduces the potential for errors as a ready-to-use solution that does not require mixing. Epaned is indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) in adult and pediatric patients older than 1 month of age, treatment of symptomatic heart failure, and treatment of asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.1

Frank Segrave, President & CEO of Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc., said “Epaned Oral Solution furthers our aim as a company to focus on pediatric medications with consistent dosing. Epaned is FDA approved and now available as a ready-to-use oral solution for pediatric patients.”

EPANED will be available through an extensive network of pharmacies and a qualified mail order service. For additional information on how to obtain Epaned, please call 1-855-379-0382.

About Epaned Oral Solution
Epaned is an oral solution of enalapril maleate for consistent dosing and convenience. Epaned is a ready-to-use solution that does not require shaking prior to dosing or refrigeration after it is dispensed to the patient. People who have trouble swallowing enalapril tablets may also benefit from Epaned.

Control of high blood pressure should be part of a comprehensive cardiovascular risk management plan, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake.

About Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Headquartered near Denver, Colorado, Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a privately held pharmaceutical company dedicated to leading the way in the development and commercialization of innovative pediatric medications that are safe, effective, and readily available.

Silvergate Pharmaceuticals is committed to filling the unmet needs of children, developing innovative medications that will help improve the quality of care and outcomes for pediatric patients. For more information, please visit www.silvergatepharma.com.

Reference: 1. EPANED Oral Solution [prescribing information]. Greenwood Village, CO: Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2016.

SOURCE Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Posted: January 2017

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