New Drug Approvals Archive

New Drug Approvals: June 2009

June 1
Reclast (zoledronic acid)

New Dosage Regimen: June 1, 2009

FDA Approves Reclast to Prevent Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women With Convenient Less Frequent Dosing
 
June 1
Lamictal (lamotrigine)

New Dosage Form Approved: May 29, 2009

FDA Approves Lamictal XR; An Extended-Release Once-Daily, New Generation Treatment for Epilepsy
 
June 1
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate)

Labeling Revision Approved: May 22, 2009

FDA Approves Labeling Change for Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII to Include Supplementary Clinical Data Supporting Efficacy at 13 Hours Postdose in Children Aged 6 to 12 with ADHD
 
June 3
Axert (almotriptan)

Patient Population Altered: April 30, 2009

Axert (almotriptan) Approved by the FDA for the Treatment of Migraine in Adolescents
 
June 10
Evolence (dermal filler)

Labeling Revision Approved: June 8, 2009

Treatment for: Facial Wrinkles

FDA Approves 12-Month Labeling Update for Evolence Collagen-Based Facial Filler
 
June 11
BioThrax (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed)

Labeling Revision Approved: June 10, 2009

Emergent BioSolutions Receives FDA Approval Extending Shelf Life of BioThrax (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed) to 4 Years
 
June 11
Caldolor (ibuprofen) Intravenous Injection

Date of Approval: June 11, 2009

Company: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals

Treatment for: Pain, Fever

Caldolor is an intravenous formulation of ibuprofen indicated for the management of mild to moderate pain and management of moderate to severe pain as an adjunct to opioid analgesics, as well as the reduction of fever in adults.

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Caldolor
 
June 16
Zipsor (diclofenac potassium) Capsules

Date of Approval: June 16, 2009

Company: Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Treatment for: Pain

Zipsor is a rapid release diclofenac potassium formulation for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate acute pain.

Xanodyne Receives Approval From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Zipsor (diclofenac potassium) Liquid Filled Capsules
 
June 17
Ilaris (canakinumab)

Date of Approval: June 17, 2009

Company: Novartis AG

Treatment for: Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome

Ilaris (canakinumab) is a human monoclonal antibody for the treatment of children and adults with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS).

New Biological Therapy Ilaris Approved In US To Treat Children And Adults With CAPS, A Serious Life-Long Auto-Inflammatory Disease
 
June 17
Ozurdex (dexamethasone) Intravitreal Implant

Date of Approval: June 17, 2009

Company: Allergan, Inc.

Treatment for: Macular Edema

Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) is a sustained-release, potent steroid implant for the treatment of macular edema following branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) or central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

Allergan Receives FDA Approval for Ozurdex Biodegradable, Injectable Steroid Implant with Extended Drug Release for Retinal Disease
 
June 17
Cambia (diclofenac potassium) for Oral Solution - formerly PRO-513

Date of Approval: June 17, 2009

Company: Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.

Treatment for: Migraine

Cambia (diclofenac potassium) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug combined with potassium bicarbonate for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults.

FDA Approves Cambia for Migraine
 
June 30
Feraheme (ferumoxytol) Intravenous Injection

Date of Approval: June 30, 2009

Company: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Treatment for: Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure

Feraheme (ferumoxytol) is an iron replacement therapy for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease.

FDA Approves Feraheme to Treat Iron Deficiency Anemia in Adult Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
 

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