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First-in-class phosphate absorption inhibitor approved by FDA

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved XPHOZAH ® (tenapanor), the first and only phosphate absorption inhibitor. However, in the trials, the only observed adverse reaction for the treatment was diarrhoea. XPHOZAH is expected to be available to eligible patients in the US in November 2023.

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FDA approves first treatment for geographic atrophy

European Pharmaceutical Review

SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan injection) is the first and only treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for geographic atrophy (GA), a leading cause of blindness. SYFOVRE is expected to be available by the beginning of March 2023. GA is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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First chikungunya vaccine approved

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Valneva SE’s IXCHIQ ® , the first chikungunya vaccine to be authorised in the world. The Phase III results were published in The Lancet in June 2023. This indication is authorised under accelerated approval based on anti-chikungunya virus neutralising antibody titers.

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Mounjaro interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

In fact, in late 2023, its manufacturer, Eli Lilly, released another brand form of tirzepatide, Zepbound , with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for weight loss. Still, according to the FDA’s boxed warning , anyone with a history of MTC or a personal or family history of MEN2 should avoid it.

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Zinc for the Common Cold

The People's Pharmacy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with low stores of zinc were more susceptible to severe infection ( Nutrients , March 21, 2023 ). These studies revealed no serious adverse reactions, though zinc can cause nausea, vomiting and irritation of the mouth or nose. How Much Zinc for the Common Cold? Do you have any suggestions?

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Drug Discard Date Creates Discord

The People's Pharmacy

If a patient wants to report an adverse reaction to the FDA, they need to fill out Form 3500B. On the other hand, if medication is dispensed in the drug company’s original packaging, the law requires an expiration date along with lot number and NDC number ( StatPearls , May 1, 2023 ). The FDA does virtually no testing.

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Will Ketamine Really Battle Life-Long Depression?

The People's Pharmacy

Ketamine vs. ECT for Hard-To-Treat Depression: A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (May 24, 2023) reached a startling conclusion: Ketamine was just as good as electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The downside of ketamine: The FDA has not approved this drug for the treatment of depression.