Tag «Breakthrough Therapy»

FDA approves first treatment Azedra (iobenguane I 131) for rare adrenal tumors

It’s only fair to share…   Iobenguane I 131   FDA approves first treatment for rare adrenal tumors The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Azedra (iobenguane I 131) injection for intravenous use for the treatment of adults and adolescents age 12 and older with rare tumors of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma) …

FDA approves new combination treatment for acute myeloid leukemia, Rydapt (midostaurin)

It’s only fair to share… MIDOSTAURIN FDA approves new combination treatment for acute myeloid leukemia 04/28/2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rydapt (midostaurin) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a specific genetic mutation called FLT3, in combination with chemotherapy. The drug is approved …