Heartburn Drug Kapidex Renamed to Dexilant
FDA approves name change to avoid confusion with other drugs | March 4, 2010 |
Generic Flomax Approved for Enlarged Prostate
A common condition in older men | March 2, 2010 |
Replacement Therapy Approved for Gaucher Disease
A rare genetic disorder | February 26, 2010 |
Extended-Release Mirapex Approved for Parkinson's Disease
A once-daily treatment | February 24, 2010 |
Successor to Combination Pneumococcal Vaccine Approved
Prevnar 13 offers broader protection against a host of bacterial diseases | February 24, 2010 |
Menveo Vaccine Approved for Bacterial Meningitis
Among people aged 11 to 55
| February 22, 2010 |
Rituxan Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
A cancer of the blood and bone marrow | February 19, 2010 |
Benicar Approved for Kids With High Blood Pressure
Ages 6 to 16 | February 11, 2010 |
Crestor Approval Expanded For People Without High Cholesterol
As a preventive for heart disease | February 9, 2010 |
Xiaflex Approved for Rare Hand Condition
Dupuytren's contracture limits finger use | February 3, 2010 |
Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb
To include certain postmenopausal women who need hormone therapy | February 1, 2010 |
Morphine Sulfate Solution Approved
For acute and chronic pain | January 26, 2010 |
Victoza Sanctioned for Type 2 Diabetes
But it may cause thyroid tumors and other side effects, FDA says
| January 26, 2010 |
Heart Valve Implanted Via Catheter Approved
Inserted by way of a tube in a leg vein and guided up to the heart | January 25, 2010 |
Ampyra Approved for Adults With MS
Helps those who have trouble walking | January 22, 2010 |
Heart-Assist System Approved for Severe Heart Failure
Among people who aren't candidates for heart transplant
| January 20, 2010 |
Actemra Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis
For people who haven't responded to other RA drugs | January 11, 2010 |
Flu Vaccine for Seniors Approved
A high-dose shot for people 65 and older | December 24, 2009 |
Spiriva Inhaler Approved To Reduce Flares of COPD
Including chronic bronchitis and emphysema | December 18, 2009 |
Generic Aricept Approved for Alzheimer's Dementia
Tablets dissolve on the tongue | December 16, 2009 |
Long-Acting Zyprexa Approved
To treat adult schizophrenia | December 14, 2009 |
New Additive Aids Blood Platelet Storage
InterSol approved for keeping platelets up to 5 days | December 10, 2009 |
Kalbitor Approved for Hereditary Angiodema
A rare genetic condition
| December 3, 2009 |
Zegerid OTC Approved for Frequent Heartburn
In original prescription formula | December 2, 2009 |
Qutenza Approved for Post-Shingles Nerve Pain
Active ingredient is found in chili peppers | November 17, 2009 |
Lysteda Approved for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Designed to help blood to clot | November 16, 2009 |
Another Swine Flu Vaccine Approved for Children
CSL's shot now for ages 6 months and older | November 13, 2009 |
Istodax Approved for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
It's a disfiguring cancer affecting the skin
| November 6, 2009 |
Arzerra Approved for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Affects some 16,000 people annually | October 27, 2009 |
Votrient Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer
Designed to thwart blood vessel growth in tumors | October 20, 2009 |
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Approved for Children
Fluarix sanctioned for kids aged 3 to 17 | October 20, 2009 |
Micardis Given Wider Approval
For cardiac patients who can't take an ACE inhibitor | October 19, 2009 |
Gardasil Approved to Prevent Genital Warts in Males
Caused by human papillomavirus | October 19, 2009 |
Cervarix Approved to Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
Vaccine blocks strains of human papilloma virus | October 16, 2009 |
Berinert Approved for Rare Genetic Disease
To treats symptoms of hereditary angiodema | October 12, 2009 |
Folotyn Approved for Aggressive Type of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
For those who have relapsed or haven't responded to other therapies | September 25, 2009 |
Stelara Approved for Psoriasis
Helps block overproduction of skin cells | September 25, 2009 |
Ovarian Cancer Test Approved
Helps doctors decide on appropriate surgical options | September 11, 2009 |
Metozolv Approved for Diabetic Stomach Disorder, GERD
But long-term use could cause serious side effects | September 8, 2009 |
Intuniv Approved for Pediatric ADHD
No known potential for abuse, maker says | September 3, 2009 |
Valcyte Approved for Cytomegalovirus in Children
A leading cause of infection in transplant patients | August 31, 2009 |
Zenpep Approved for Pancreatic Disorder
Makes up for lack of digestive enzymes
| August 28, 2009 |
Xyzal Approved for Younger Kids
Antihistamine sanctioned for children as young as 6 months
| August 25, 2009 |
Sabril Approved for Infantile Spasms
In children ages 1 month to 2 years | August 21, 2009 |
New Hib Vaccine Granted Accelerated Approval
To help remedy vaccine shortage | August 20, 2009 |
New Drug Approved for Gaucher Disease
An inherited metabolic disorder | August 18, 2009 |
Extavia Approved for Multiple Sclerosis
A type of interferon | August 17, 2009 |
Saphris Approved for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Two severe psychiatric illnesses | August 14, 2009 |
Livalo Approved for High Cholesterol
A risk factor for heart disease | August 4, 2009 |
FDA Approves Avastin for Most Common Kidney Cancer
In combination with a second drug | August 4, 2009 |
Sustained-Release Antipsychotic Approved for Schizophrenia
Invega Sustenna injected once monthly | August 3, 2009 |
Colcrys Approved for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever
Remedy long used to treat these two inflammatory conditions | July 31, 2009 |
Onglyza Sanctioned for Type 2 Diabetes
A once-daily tablet to help control blood sugar | July 31, 2009 |
Onsolis Approved for Severe Cancer Pain
Due to abuse risks, patch will be available under restricted distribution | July 16, 2009 |
Effient Sanctioned for Angioplasty Patients
To reduce the risk of blood clots | July 10, 2009 |
Alimta Approved as Maintenance Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer
To prevent disease progression | July 6, 2009 |
Multaq Sanctioned for Heart Rhythm Disorders
Atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter | July 2, 2009 |
Ozurdex Implant Approved for Macular Edema
When cause is blocked vein, doctors have a new therapy to offer | June 18, 2009 |
Caldolor Is First Approved Injected Ibuprofen
For hospital patients who can't take oral drug | June 12, 2009 |
New Drug Fights Cancer in Dogs
Palladia approved to treat dangerous skin tumors | June 3, 2009 |
Besivance Approved for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Contagious condition often called 'pink eye' | May 29, 2009 |
Ankle Replacement Device Approved
For people with deformed or arthritic joint | May 28, 2009 |
Adcirca Approved for Lung Disorder
Drug has the same active ingredient as Cialis | May 26, 2009 |
Fanapt Sanctioned for Schizophrenia
But FDA warns against off-label use | May 7, 2009 |
Avastin Gets New Approval for Brain Cancer
Of the type affecting Senator Kennedy | May 7, 2009 |
Creon, a Pancreatic Enzyme Substitute, Approved
Derived from pig pancreas
| May 7, 2009 |
Cycloset Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
Helps control blood sugar via the brain | May 6, 2009 |
Dysport, a Botox Competitor, Approved
Derived from botulinum toxin | April 30, 2009 |
Simponi Approved for Immune-Related Arthritis
A drug injected monthly | April 24, 2009 |
Benzyl Alcohol Lotion Approved for Head Lice
In people 6 months and older | April 10, 2009 |
Rapid Test to Detect Bird Flu in People Approved
Results available in less than 40 minutes | April 8, 2009 |
Coartem Approved to Treat Malaria
U.S. travelers to stricken areas are at risk of infection | April 8, 2009 |
Vaccine Approved for Japanese Encephalitis
Mosquito-borne virus strikes mostly in Asia | March 31, 2009 |
Afinitor Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer
When cancer progresses despite other treatments
| March 30, 2009 |
Symbyax Approved for Treatment-Resistant Depression
For people who don't respond to other antidepressants | March 23, 2009 |
Lexapro Approved for Adolescent Depression
For people aged 12 to 17 with major depressive disorder | March 20, 2009 |
First DNA Tests for HPV Approved
The virus associated with most cases of cervical cancer | March 13, 2009 |
Second-Generation Female Condom Approved
Protects against pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease
| March 11, 2009 |
