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“Chemo brain” affects up to 80% of people receiving chemotherapy, making everyday tasks harder. In a new trial, cancer patients who followed a home-based exercise program showed better attention and fewer noticeable cognitive problems than those who received a placebo. Low-dose ibuprofen also improved some cognitive measures, though its effects were less consistent.Many people undergoing chemotherapy experience a frustrating side effect often called "chemo brain." These cognitive changes can include trouble concentrating, memory problems, and difficulty juggling multiple tasks. According to researchers, as many as 80% of chemotherapy patients experience some degree of cancer-related cognitive impairment. Now, a Phase II clinical trial suggests that two relatively simple interventions, exercise and low-dose ibuprofen, may help reduce some of these cognitive challenges. The study was published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Exercise and Ibuprofen Put to the Test Scientists have long known that both physical activity and anti-inflammatory medications can support brain health in various medical conditions. However, their effects on cancer-related cognitive impairment have not been well studied. Because exercise and ibuprofen reduce inflammation through different biological pathways, researchers wanted to determine whether either approach, or a combination of both, could help protect cognitive function during chemotherapy. The study enrolled 86 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy who reported cognitive difficulties. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups for six weeks: Exercise for Cancer Patients (EXCAP) + low-dose ibuprofen, EXCAP + Placebo, low-dose ibuprofen only, and Placebo only. (EXCAP is a home-based, low-to-moderate intensity, progressive walking and resistance exercise prescription.) Exercise Delivered the Strongest Cognitive Benefits After six weeks, patients in the EXCAP + Placebo group performed significantly better on tests of attention than those in the placebo group. Participants who received only low-dose ibuprofen also showed greater improvement than placebo participants on measures of attention. Researchers also examined how often cognitive difficulties were noticed by people around the participants. Compared with those receiving placebo, individuals in both the EXCAP + ibuprofen and EXCAP + Placebo groups showed improvement on a measure assessing whether friends, family members, or coworkers had commented on or observed cognitive problems. The results for ibuprofen were more mixed. Patients taking ibuprofen showed less improvement in short-term verbal memory than those who were not taking the medication. Researchers say this finding will require additional investigation. Overall, the findings indicate that exercise may help preserve cognitive function and lessen some symptoms of chemo brain during treatment. Ibuprofen may also provide benefits in certain areas, although the effects appeared less consistent. More Research Still Needed The researchers emphasize that larger Phase III clinical trials will be needed to confirm the findings and better understand the potential role of both interventions. "We are encouraged by the findings of this trial that suggest possible benefits of both interventions for some cognitive domains. Clearly, we saw a more pronounced effect with exercise, which is notable considering the multiple health benefits of exercise for cancer survivors," said lead author Michelle C. Janelsins, PhD, MPH, of the University of Rochester and the Wilmot Cancer Institute. "This is one of the first studies specifically designed to assess these interventions for cancer-related cognitive impairment during chemotherapy in patients with multiple diseases using both performance-based cognitive assessments and patient-reported outcomes." Dr. Janelsins said future research should explore different durations and doses for both exercise programs and low-dose ibuprofen. She also noted that patients experiencing cognitive problems during cancer treatment should consult their healthcare provider before starting any intervention to ensure it is appropriate for their individual situation.

Enters into Strategic Transaction, unlocking $100 million in value Sharpens focus on Orphan Drug candidates to address unmet medical needs NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CPIX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that its product portfolio of FDA-approved brands delivered combined net revenues of $9.1 million during the first quarter of 2026. Cumberland ended the quarter with $71.0 million in total assets, $49.7 million in liabilities and $21.6 million of shareholders' equity. "We entered 2026 with strong momentum following an outstanding 2025, which featured double-digit revenue growth, the addition of a new product to our portfolio, new international approvals and breakthrough clinical study results," said A.J. Kazimi, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals CEO. "We have built on that momentum through our recently announced Strategic Transaction, which represents an important next step in our Company's evolution, enabling us to sharpen our focus on developing high-value product candidates, while unlocking significant value for our shareholders." RECENT COMPANY DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDE: Strategic Transaction Cumberland recently announced a Strategic Transaction with Apotex Inc., the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company, to integrate the branded U.S. commercial businesses. Under the terms of the agreement, Apotex will acquire Cumberland's portfolio of FDA-approved brands for $100 million in cash consideration, subject to Cumberland shareholders' approval and certain other customary closing conditions. This transaction is designed to unlock value and sharpen Cumberland's focus on advancing its pipeline of differentiated product candidates designed to address unmet medical needs. The integration of Cumberland's products will create more critical mass to support patient care and expand product distribution. Following the closing of the transaction, Cumberland will retain its development programs, as well as its majority ownership in Cumberland Emerging Technologies. This positions Cumberland to operate with the profile of an innovative, development-stage biopharmaceutical organization devoted to new medicines for the future. Development Pipeline In addition to its portfolio of FDA-approved brands involved in the transaction with Apotex, Cumberland is developing ifetroban, a potent thromboxane antagonist, through a series of clinical programs designed to address unmet medical needs with significant market potential. Cumberland has announced breakthrough results in a Phase II clinical study of ifetroban in patients with cardiomyopathy associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy ("DMD"). This rare, fatal genetic neuromuscular disease results in deterioration of the skeletal, heart and lung muscles. Discussions with the FDA are underway regarding the study results and remaining requirements for approval. During the first quarter of 2026, the FDA granted Fast Track Designation for Cumberland's ifetroban candidate product for DMD patients. This designation is intended to accelerate the development and review of therapies that address serious conditions with unmet medical needs. Importantly, it allows for more frequent FDA interaction, rolling data submissions and earlier guidance throughout the approval process. The program previously received both Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease designations from the FDA. In addition, Cumberland has a Phase II clinical program evaluating its ifetroban product candidate in patients with Systemic Sclerosis ("SSc") or scleroderma, a debilitating autoimmune disorder characterized by diffuse fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Enrollment in the study is completed and the next milestone will be announcing its top-line study results. Cumberland's third development program involves the use of ifetroban in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ("IPF"), the most common form of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease. Enrollment in the study is well underway at medical centers across the U.S., with interim safety and interim efficacy results pending. FINANCIAL RESULTS: Net Revenue: For first quarter of 2026, the Company's net revenues of $9.1 million, which represented a 5% increase compared to the first quarter of 2025 after removing the $3 million milestone payment last year associated with the approval of Vibativ® in China. Cumberland's branded portfolio revenue included $1.0 million for Kristalose®, $2.9 million for Sancuso®, $2.1 million for Vibativ®, $1.0 million for Caldolor® and $1.9 million for Talicia.® Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses for the quarter were $12.3 million. Net Income (Loss): The net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was approximately $3.3 million. Adjusted Earnings (Loss): Adjusted loss for the quarter was $1.9 million, or $0.13 per share. Balance Sheet: At March 31, 2026, Cumberland had approximately $71.0 million in total assets, including $11.0 million in cash and cash equivalents. Liabilities totaled $49.7 million, including $5.2 million on the company's credit facility. Total shareholders' equity was $21.6 million on March 31, 2026. EARNINGS REPORT CALL: A conference call will be held today, May 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to provide a company update and discuss the financial results. The link to register is . Registered participants can dial in from their phone using a dial-in and PIN number that will be provided to them. Alternatively, they can choose a "Call Me" option to have the system automatically call them at the start of the conference. A replay of the call will be available for one year and can be accessed via Cumberland's website or by visiting: . ABOUT CUMBERLAND PHARMACEUTICALS: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the largest biopharmaceutical company founded and headquartered in Tennessee and is focused on providing unique products that improve the quality of patient care. The company develops, acquires, and commercializes products for the hospital acute care, gastroenterology and oncology market segments. The company's portfolio of FDA-approved brands includes: Acetadote ® (acetylcysteine) injection, for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning; Caldolor ® (ibuprofen) injection, for the treatment of pain and fever; Kristalose ® (lactulose) oral, a prescription laxative, for the treatment of constipation; Sancuso ® (granisetron) transdermal, for the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving certain types of chemotherapy treatment; Vaprisol ® (conivaptan) injection, to raise serum sodium levels in hospitalized patients with euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia; Vibativ ® (telavancin) injection, for the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia, as well as complicated skin and skin structure infections; and Talicia ® (omeprazole, amoxicillin and rifabutin) oral capsule, for the treatment of H. pylori infection. The company also has a series of Phase II clinical programs underway evaluating its ifetroban product candidate in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Systemic Sclerosis and Pulmonary Fibrosis. For more information on Cumberland's approved products, including full prescribing information, please visit the links to the individual product websites, which can be found on the company's website at . About Acetadote ® (acetylcysteine) Injection Acetadote, administered intravenously within 8 to 10 hours after ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen, is indicated to prevent or lessen hepatic injury. Used in the emergency department, Acetadote is approved in the United States to treat overdose of acetaminophen, a common ingredient in many over-the-counter medications. Acetadote is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or previous anaphylactoid reactions to acetylcysteine or any components of the preparation. For full prescribing and safety information, visit . About Caldolor ® (ibuprofen) Injection Caldolor is indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the management of mild to moderate pain and the management of moderate to severe pain as an adjunct to opioid analgesics, as well as the reduction of fever. It was the first FDA-approved intravenous therapy for fever. Caldolor is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as well as patients with a history of asthma or other allergic type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Caldolor is contraindicated for use during the peri-operative period in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. For full prescribing and safety information, including boxed warning, visit . About Kristalose ® (lactulose) Oral Solution Kristalose is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic constipation. It is a unique, proprietary, crystalline form of lactulose, with no restrictions on length of therapy or patient age. Kristalose is contraindicated in patients who require a low-galactose diet. Elderly, debilitated patients who receive lactulose for more than six months should have serum electrolytes (potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide) measured periodically. For full prescribing and safety information, visit . About Sancuso ® ( granisetron) Transdermal System Sancuso is the only skin patch approved by the FDA for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients receiving moderately and/or highly emetogenic chemotherapy. When applied 24 to 48 hours before receiving chemotherapy, the Sancuso patch slowly and continuously releases the medicine contained in the adhesive through clean and intact skin areas into the patient's bloodstream. It can prevent CINV for chemotherapy regimens of up to five consecutive days. For full prescribing and safety information, visit . About Vaprisol ® (conivaptan hydrochloride) Injection Vaprisol is an intravenous treatment for hyponatremia used in the critical care setting. Hyponatremia is an electrolyte disturbance in which sodium ion concentration in blood plasma is lower than normal. This can be associated with a variety of critical care conditions including congestive heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure and pneumonia. The product is a vasopressin receptor antagonist that raises serum sodium levels and promotes free water secretion. Vaprisol is contraindicated in patients with hypovolemic hyponatremia. The coadministration of Vaprisol with potent CYP3A inhibitors, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir and indinavir, is contraindicated. For full prescribing and safety information, including boxed warning, visit . About Vibativ ® (telavancin) for Injection Vibativ is a patented, FDA-approved injectable anti-infective for the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia and complicated skin and skin structure infections. It addresses a range of Gram-positive bacterial pathogens, including those that are considered difficult-to-treat and multidrug-resistant. Intravenous unfractionated heparin sodium is contraindicated with Vibativ administration due to artificially prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) test results for up to 18 hours after Vibativ administration. Vibativ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to telavancin. For more information, please visit . About Talicia ® Talicia® is an FDA approved oral capsule for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults, a bacterial infection of the stomach and leading risk factor for gastric cancer. Talicia is listed as a first line option in the 2024 ACG Guideline for the treatment of H. pylori and features three key advantages: 1) high eradication rates - >90% in confirmed adherent patients, 2) the simplicity of an all-in-one capsule, and 3) low resistance to the two antibiotics - amoxicillin and rifabutin. For more information, please visit . FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to certain risks and reflect Cumberland's current views on future events based on what it believes are reasonable assumptions. No assurance can be given that these events will occur. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the Company's intent, belief or expectations, and can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "goal", "should," "seek," "anticipate," "look forward" and other comparable terms or the negative thereof. As with any business, all phases of Cumberland's operations are subject to factors outside of its control, and any one or combination of these factors could materially affect Cumberland's operation results. These factors include risks and uncertainties related to the strategic transaction, risks related to our ability to develop our pipeline of new product candidates, macroeconomic conditions, including changes in interest rates, inflation, tariffs, competition, an inability of manufacturers to produce Cumberland's products on a timely basis, failure of manufacturers to comply with regulations applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturers, natural disasters, public health epidemics, maintaining an effective sales and marketing infrastructure, and other events beyond the Company's control as more fully discussed in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as the Company's other filings with the SEC from time to time. There can be no assurance that results anticipated by the company will be realized or that they will have the expected effects. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise these statements to reflect events after the date hereof. The Company provided the above adjusted supplemental financial performance measures, which are considered "non-GAAP" financial measures under applicable SEC rules and regulations. These financial measures should be considered supplemental to, and not as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). The definition of these supplemental measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by others. Because these supplemental financial measures exclude the effect of items that will increase or decrease the Company's reported results of operations, management encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety. A reconciliation of the supplemental financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the tables accompanying this release. Cumberland's management believes these supplemental financial performance measures are important as they are used by management, along with financial measures in accordance with GAAP, to evaluate the Company's operating performance. In addition, Cumberland believes that they will be used by certain investors to measure the Company's operating results. Management believes that presenting these supplemental measures provides useful information about the Company's underlying performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that Cumberland does not believe are indicative of its core business performance or reflect long-term strategic activities. Certain of these items are not settled through cash payments and include: depreciation, amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets, share-based compensation expense and income taxes. Cumberland utilizes its net operating loss carryforwards to pay minimal income taxes. In addition, the use of these financial measures provides greater transparency to investors of supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, including the evaluation of the Company's operating performance. The Company defines these supplemental financial measures as follows: Adjusted Earnings (loss): Net income (loss) adjusted for the impact of income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, share-based compensation, interest income and interest expense. (a) Represents the share-based compensation of Cumberland. (b) Represents the straight line reduction in carrying value of right-of-use assets. Adjusted Diluted Earnings (loss) Per Share: Adjusted Earnings (loss) divided by diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding. SOURCE Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. 21% more press release views with Request a Demo