Tag: FDA

December 9, 2020
FDA Authorizes Two COVID-19 Vaccines, At-Home Test, More Treatments

Vaccine candidates from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna received EUAs, as did the first at-home test that delivers results in 30 minutes, and two treatments for the virus.

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November 30, 2020
FDA Approves Veklury for COVID-19, Issues EUA for Bamlanivimab

Veklury is approved for hospitalized patients, while bamlanivimab is being investigated in mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.

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October 9, 2020
FDA Requires Boxed Warning Update for Benzodiazepines

Even at recommended doses, benzodiazepine use can lead to misuse, abuse, and addiction.

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September 9, 2020
FDA Approves Two New Opioids

Olinvyk injections and Qdolo oral solution are approved for the management of acute pain.

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August 9, 2020
FDA Issues Naloxone Recommendations for Opioids and OUD Drugs

The FDA recommends healthcare professionals co-prescribe the opioid overdose reversal drug with all opioid prescriptions.

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July 9, 2020
FDA Approves Hulio for Rheumatoid Arthritis and More

Subcutaneous injections of the new biologic, adalimumab-fkjp, were approved for seven indications.

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June 9, 2020
COVID-19: Hydroxychloroquine and Remdesivir Updates

The malaria drug loses an EUA for COVID-19, while the FDA warns of drug interactions that can reduce antiviral effectiveness.

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May 9, 2020
FDA Approves Elyxyb Oral Solution for Migraines

Elyxyb (celecoxib) is an NSAID for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.

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May 7, 2020
Remdesivir a Potential Treatment for COVID-19?

The FDA allows emergency use in response to positive trials, but more research is needed.

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April 9, 2020
COVID-19 Updates from the FDA

New developments with diagnostic testing and the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.

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