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New Drug Approvals Archive

New Drug Approvals: March 2003

March 13
Fuzeon (enfuvirtide)

Date of Approval: March 13, 2003

Company: Roche

Treatment for HIV Infection

Fuzeon is a fusion inhibitor used in combination with other medicines to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Fuzeon Roche - Treatment for HIV Infection
 
March 20
Femring (estradiol acetate) Vaginal Ring

Date of Approval: March 20, 2003

Company: Galen Ltd

Treatment for Postmenopausal Symptoms

Femring is a vaginal estrogen product in the form of a flexible, self-inserted ring. Estradiol is delivered at a steady and consistent rate during the three-month dosing period, offering women both dual symptom relief and convenient dosing. Femring is indicated to treat both the hot flushes and vaginal symptoms associated with menopause.

Femring Galen Ltd - Treatment for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms
 
March 25
Somavert (pegvisomant for injection)

Company: Pharmacia and Upjohn

Treatment for Acromegaly

Somavert Pharmacia and Upjohn - Treatment for Acromegaly
 
March 26
Emend (aprepitant) Capsules

Date of Approval: March 27, 2003

Company: Merck

Treatment for Nausea/Vomiting -- Chemotherapy Induced

Emend is a P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist used in combination with other antiemetic agents to prevent and control acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with initial and repeat courses of highly emetogenic cancer chemotherapy.

Emend Merck - Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
 
March 28
Zymar () Ophthalmic Solution 0.3%

Company: Allergan

Treatment for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Zymar Allergan - Treatment for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
 

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