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New Drug Approvals Archive

New Drug Approvals: December 2006

December 1
Alaway (ketotifen ophthalmic) Solution

Date of Approval: December 1, 2006

Company: Alimera Sciences Inc.

Treatment for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis

Alaway is an over-the-counter ophthalmic antihistamine indicated for the temporary relief of itchy eyes associated with pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander.

Alaway Itchy Eyes - Treatment for Itchy Eyes
 
December 15
Cyanokit (hydroxocobalamin) Injection

Date of Approval: December 15, 2006

Company: EMD Pharmaceuticals and Dey, LP

Treatment for Cyanide Poisoning

Cyanokit contains hydroxocobalamin, an antidote indicated for the treatment of known or suspected cyanide poisoning.

Cyanokit EMD Pharmaceuticals and Dey, LP - Treatment for Cyanide Poisoning
 
December 18
Elestrin (estradiol) Gel - formerly Bio-E-Gel

Date of Approval: December 15, 2006

Company: BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Treatment for Postmenopausal Symptoms

Elestrin is a fast-drying transdermal gel formulation of bio-identical estradiol indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes) associated with menopause.

Elestrin BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Treatment for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
 
December 21
Invega (paliperidone) Extended-Release Tablets

Date of Approval: December 19, 2006

Company: Janssen, L.P.

Treatment for Schizophrenia

Invega is a once-daily oral atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Invega Approved By FDA as New Treatment for Schizophrenia
 
December 27
Radiesse () Dermal Filler

Date of Approval: December 27, 2006

Company: BioForm Medical, Inc

Treatment for Moderate to Severe Facial Wrinkles

Radiesse is a cosmetic dermal filler, for the long-lasting correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

Radiesse BioForm Medical, Inc - Treatment for Moderate to Severe Facial Wrinkles
 

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