New Drug Approvals Archive - February 2020
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February 2020
Pemfexy (pemetrexed) Injection
Date of Approval: February 8, 2020
Company: Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Treatment for: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Pemfexy (pemetrexed for injection) is a branded alternative to Alimta for the treatment of nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Pizensy (lactitol) Powder for Oral Solution
Date of Approval: February 12, 2020
Company: Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
Treatment for: Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Pizensy (lactitol) is an osmotic laxative indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults.
Twirla (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) Transdermal System
Date of Approval: February 14, 2020
Company: Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
Treatment for: Contraception
Twirla (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel transdermal system) is a low-dose combined hormonal contraceptive patch for birth control.
Anjeso (meloxicam) Injection
Date of Approval: February 20, 2020
Company: Baudax Bio, Inc.
Treatment for: Pain
Anjeso (meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) injection indicated for use in adults for the management of moderate-to-severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics.
Nexletol (bempedoic acid) Tablets
Date of Approval: February 21, 2020
Company: Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
Treatment for: Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Nexletol (bempedoic acid) is a first-in-class, adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitor for the treatment of adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who require additional lowering of LDL-Cholesterol.
Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) Injection
Date of Approval: February 21, 2020
Company: Lundbeck
Treatment for: Migraine Prophylaxis
Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist indicated for the prevention of migraine in adults.
Fluad Quadrivalent (influenza vaccine, adjuvanted) Injection
Date of Approval: February 21, 2020
Company: Seqirus
Treatment for: Influenza Prophylaxis
Fluad Quadrivalent (influenza vaccine, adjuvanted) is an inactivated influenza virus vaccine approved for the prevention of seasonal influenza in adults 65 years and older.
Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) Tablets
Date of Approval: February 26, 2020
Company: Esperion Therapeutics
Treatment for: Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) is an adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitor and a cholesterol absorption inhibitor combination indicated as an adjunct to diet and maximally tolerated statin therapy for the treatment of adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who require additional lowering of LDL-C.
Barhemsys (amisulpride) Injection
Date of Approval: February 26, 2020
Company: Acacia Pharma
Treatment for: Nausea/Vomiting -- Postoperative
Barhemsys (amisulpride) is a dopamine-2 (D2) antagonist for the management of post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV).
Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT)
Date of Approval: February 27, 2020
Company: Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
Treatment for: Migraine
Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) is an orally-dosed calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist for the acute treatment of migraine.
Advil Dual Action (ibuprofen and acetaminophen) Tablets
Date of Approval: February 28, 2020
Company: GSK Consumer Healthcare
Treatment for: Pain
Advil Dual Action (ibuprofen with acetaminophen) is an over-the-counter (OTC) fixed-dose combination of ibuprofen (the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) contained in Advil) and acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) for the relief of pain.
Pizensy (lactitol) Powder for Oral Solution
Date of Approval: February 12, 2020
Company: Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
Treatment for: Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Pizensy (lactitol) is an osmotic laxative indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) in adults.
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