Humanwell Healthcare (SHA:600079) subsidiary Yichang Humanwell's application to market nalbuphine hydrochloride injection for a new use has been accepted for review by China's medical products administrator.
The drug, already approved for anesthesia induction and post-surgery pain since 2013, now seeks approval for analgesia in intensive care unit patients, according to a Tuesday filing with the Shanghai bourse.
Shares of the pharmaceutical company were up 2% Tuesday.