New Drug Approvals Archive - November 2013
See also: New Indications and Dosage Forms for 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: AbbVie Inc.
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 indicated for the treatment of adult patients with:
- Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who have received at least one prior therapy.
Accelerated approval was granted for this indication based on overall response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. - Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/Small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) with 17p deletion.
- Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia (WM).
- Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who require systemic therapy and have received at least one prior anti-CD20-based therapy.
Accelerated approval was granted for this indication based on overall response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. - Chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) after failure of one or more lines of systemic therapy.
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: 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 Veins
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.
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