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FDA approves first generic Strattera (atomoxetine) for the treatment of ADHD

FDA approves first generic Strattera (atomoxetine) for the treatment of ADHD 05/30/2017 04:49 PM EDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric and adult patients. 05/30/2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Strattera …

FDA approves first drug Actemra (tocilizumab) to specifically treat giant cell arteritis

FDA approves first drug to specifically treat giant cell arteritis 05/22/2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of subcutaneous Actemra (tocilizumab) to treat adults with giant cell arteritis. This new indication provides the first FDA-approved therapy, specific to this type of vasculitis. May 22, 2017 Release The U.S. Food and …

FDA approves drug to treat ALS, Radicava (Edaravone) , эдаравон, إيدارافون , 依达拉奉 ,ラジカット,

FDA approves drug to treat ALS 05/05/2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Radicava (edaravone) to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. May 5, 2017 Release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Radicava (edaravone) to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly …

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

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 for use with a companion …

FDA approves first treatment for a form of Batten disease, Brineura (cerliponase alfa)

FDA approves first treatment for a form of Batten disease 04/27/2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Brineura (cerliponase alfa) as a treatment for a specific form of Batten disease. Brineura is the first FDA-approved treatment to slow loss of walking ability (ambulation) in symptomatic pediatric patients 3 years of age and older …

FDA approves first drug Ingrezza (valbenazine) to treat tardive dyskinesia

Valbenazine Molecular FormulaC24H38N2O4 Average mass418.569 Da (2R,3R,11bR)-3-Isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-yl L-valinate (2R,3R,11bR)-9,10-dimethoxy-3-(2-methylpropyl)-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-benzo[a]quinolizin-2-yl L-valinate 1025504-45-3 cas L-Valine, (2R,3R,11bR)-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-9,10-dimethoxy-3-(2-methylpropyl)-2H-benzo[a]quinolizin-2-yl ester NBI-98854 Valbenazine ditosylate. RN: 1639208-54-0. UNII: 5SML1T733B, Molecular Formula, C24-H38-N2-O4.2C7-H8-O3-S, Molecular Weight, 762.9806 (2R,3R,11bR)-9,10-Dimethoxy-3-(2-methylpropyl)-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-benzo(a)quinolizin-2-yl L-valinate bis(4-methylbenzenesulfonate) and Valbenazine dihydrochloride 1639208-51-7 FDA approves first drug to treat tardive dyskinesia 04/11/2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ingrezza (valbenazine) capsules to treat …

FDA approves new eczema drug Dupixent (dupilumab)

FDA approves new eczema drug Dupixent 03/28/2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Dupixent (dupilumab) injection to treat adults with moderate-to-severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). Dupixent is intended for patients whose eczema is not controlled adequately by topical therapies, or those for whom topical therapies are not advisable. Dupixent can be used with or …

FDA approves first treatment Bavencio (avelumab)for rare form of skin cancer

  Read at……https://www.pfizer.com/files/news/asco/Merck-PfizerAlliance_AvelumabFactSheet_19May2015US.pdf FDA approves first treatment for rare form of skin cancer 03/23/2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Bavencio (avelumab) for the treatment of adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), including those who have not received prior chemotherapy. This is …

FDA approves drug Xadago (Safinamide, сафинамид , سافيناميد , 沙非胺 , ) to treat Parkinson’s disease

Safinamide Molecular Formula C17H19FN2O2 Average mass 302.343 Da (2S)-2-[[[4-[(3-Fluorophenyl)methoxy]phenyl]methyl]amino]propanamide 133865-89-1 , сафинамид , سافيناميد ,  沙非胺 ,  EMD-1195686, ZP-034, FCE-28073(R-isomer), PNU-151774E, NW-1015, FCE-26743 CAS   202825-46-5 (mesylate) SEE BELOW (+)-(S)-2-[[p-[(m-fluorobenzyl)oxy]benzyl]amino]propionamide monomethanesulfonate Propanamide, 2-[[[4-[(3-fluorophenyl)methoxy]phenyl]methyl]amino]-, (2S)-, methanesulfonate Molecular Weight 398.45 Formula C17H19FN2O2 ● CH4O3S CAS 202825-46-5 (Safinamide Mesylate) Safinamide is a white to off-white, non-hygroscopic crystalline solid. It shows pH dependent solubility in aqueous buffers due …