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 |
Device Approved for Child Heart Operations
Helps minimize scarring after surgery | March 9, 2009 |
Solostar Injection Pen Approved for Diabetes
Prefilled with Apidra, a rapid-acting insulin | February 26, 2009 |
Implanted Device Approved for Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Reclaim device delivers electrical stimulation to the brain
| February 19, 2009 |
Uloric Approved for Gout
The first new treatment option in 40 years | February 16, 2009 |
1st Drug From Genetically Altered Animals Approved
ATryn sanctioned for rare genetic blood disorder | February 9, 2009 |
First Ablation Catheters Approved for Atrial Fibrillation
Designed to treat irregular heartbeat when medication doesn't work | February 6, 2009 |
Vectical Ointment Approved for Psoriasis
Vitamin D3 is active ingredient | February 4, 2009 |
Kapidex Approved for Acid Reflux
A reformulated version of Prevacid | February 2, 2009 |
Gelnique Approved for Overactive Bladder
A topical gel for treating symptoms | January 28, 2009 |
Riastap Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
Congenital fibrinogen deficiency can cause uncontrolled bleeding | January 16, 2009 |
Savella Approved for Fibromyalgia
Expected in pharmacies by March
| January 15, 2009 |
Diagnostic Approved to Detect C. diff
An infection commonly acquired in hospitals
| January 13, 2009 |
Nucleic Acid Test Screens for HIV
In donated blood and tissue | December 31, 2008 |
Degarelix Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Suppresses testosterone production
| December 29, 2008 |
Gleevec Approved for Use After Cancer Surgery
Drug first sanctioned in 2001 | December 22, 2008 |
Zolpimist Approved for Insomnia
Oral spray contains Ambien's active ingredient | December 22, 2008 |
Mozobil Boosts Stem Cells Before Bone Marrow Transplants
Could help people with certain forms of blood cancer | December 19, 2008 |
TriLipix Approved to Help Lower Cholesterol
To be used alone, or in combination with a statin
| December 16, 2008 |
Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
Affects about 60,000 people in United States
| November 24, 2008 |
