New Drug Approvals Archive

New Drug Approvals: November 2009

November 2
Byetta (exenatide)

New Indication Approved: November 2, 2009

Byetta Approved for Expanded Use as First-Line Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
 
November 4
Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium) Topical Solution

Date of Approval: November 4, 2009

Company: Nuvo Research Inc.

Treatment for: Osteoarthritis

Pennsaid is a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee.

FDA Approves Pennsaid Topical Solution
 
November 5
Istodax (romidepsin) for Injection

Date of Approval: November 5, 2009

Company: Gloucester Pharmaceuticals

Treatment for: Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma

Istodax (romidepsin) a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor indicated the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

FDA Approves Gloucester Pharmaceuticals' Istodax for Patients with Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
 
November 6
Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate)

Labeling Revision Approved: November 5, 2009

FDA Approves Labeling Update for Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate) Capsules to Include 96-Week Data for Previously Untreated HIV-1 Infected Adult Patients
 
November 13

Patient Population Altered: November 10, 2009

Treatment for: Prevention of H1N1 Influenza

FDA Expands Approved Use of H1N1 Vaccines to Include Infants and Children
 
November 13
Lysteda (tranexamic acid) Tablets - formerly XP12B

Date of Approval: November 13, 2009

Company: Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Treatment for: Menorrhagia

Lysteda (tranexamic acid) is an antifibrinolytic agent for the treatment of women with menorrhagia, heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), and its accompanying symptoms.

Xanodyne Announces FDA Approval of Lysteda (Tranexamic Acid) for Treatment of Women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
 
November 16
Qutenza (capsaicin) Transdermal Patch - formerly NGX-4010

Date of Approval: November 16, 2009

Company: NeurogesX, Inc.

Treatment for: Postherpetic Neuralgia

Qutenza, formerly NGX-4010, is a capsaicin transdermal patch for the management of pain due to postherpetic neuralgia.

NeurogesX Receives FDA Approval of Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% Patch for Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
 
November 20
Revatio (sildenafil citrate)

New Dosage Form Approved: November 18, 2009

FDA Approves Intravenous Formulation Of Pfizer's Revatio (Sildenafil) For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 

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