New Drug Approvals Archive - November 2014

Cyramza (ramucirumab)

Labeling Revision Approved: November 5, 2014

• FDA Approves Cyramza (ramucirumab) in Combination with Paclitaxel for Advanced Gastric Cancer after Prior Chemotherapy

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Olysio (simeprevir)

Labeling Revision Approved: November 5, 2014

• FDA Approves Olysio (simeprevir) in Combination with Sofosbuvir for Genotype 1 Chronic Hepatitis C Infection

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Invega Sustenna (paliperidone palmitate)

New Indication Approved: November 13, 2014

• FDA Approves sNDA for Invega Sustenna (paliperidone palmitate) for Schizoaffective Disorder

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Avastin (bevacizumab)

New Indication Approved: November 14, 2014

• FDA Approves Avastin (bevacizumab) Plus Chemotherapy for Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

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Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) Injection

Date of Approval: November 14, 2014
Company: Genzyme
Treatment for: Multiple Sclerosis

Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) is a CD52-directed cytolytic monoclonal antibody indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

• FDA Approves Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) for Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis

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Auryxia (ferric citrate)

Labeling Revision Approved: November 17, 2014

• Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Announces Trade Name Auryxia for Ferric Citrate

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Hysingla ER (hydrocodone bitartrate) Extended-Release Tablets

Date of Approval: November 20, 2014
Company: Purdue Pharma L.P.
Treatment for: Chronic Pain

Hysingla ER (hydrocodone) is a single-entity (without acetaminophen) extended-release opioid analgesic for around-the-clock management of moderate to severe chronic pain.

• FDA Approves Hysingla ER - Extended-Release Hydrocodone with Abuse-Deterrent Properties

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Onexton (benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate) Gel

Date of Approval: November 25, 2014
Company: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
Treatment for: Acne

Onexton (benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate) is an antimicrobial and lincosamide antibacterial combination for the once-daily topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

• Valeant Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Onexton Gel for Acne Vulgaris

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