New Drug Approvals Archive - November 2013

November 2013

Gazyva (obinutuzumab) Injection

Date of Approval: November 1, 2013
Company: Genentech
Treatment for: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Follicular Lymphoma

Gazyva (obinutuzumab) is a CD20-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the combination treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and follicular lymphoma.

Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) Tablets - formerly Stedesa

Date of Approval: November 8, 2013
Company: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Treatment for: Epilepsy, Seizures

Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) is a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients with epilepsy.

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) Capsules and Tablets

Date of Approval: November 13, 2013
Company: Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Treatment for: Mantle Cell Lymphoma; Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia; Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma; Marginal Zone Lymphoma; Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) is an oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, and chronic graft versus host disease.

Luzu (luliconazole) Topical Cream

Date of Approval: November 14, 2013
Company: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
Treatment for: Tinea Corporis, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris

Luzu (luliconazole) Cream is an azole antifungal indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis.

Olysio (simeprevir) Capsules

Date of Approval: November 22, 2013
Company: Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Treatment for: Chronic Hepatitis C

Olysio (simeprevir) is a protease inhibitor for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection.

Varithena (polidocanol) Injectable Foam

Date of Approval: November 25, 2013
Company: BTG plc
Treatment for: Varicose Vein

Varithena (polidocanol) injectable foam is a sclerosing agent indicated for the treatment of varicose veins.

Velphoro (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) Chewable Tablets

Date of Approval: November 27, 2013
Company: Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma
Treatment for: Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure

Velphoro (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) is a chewable, iron-based phosphate binder for the control of serum phosphorus levels in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on dialysis.