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NEW DRUGS
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.
2009
Adapalene-Benzoyl Peroxide
(Epiduo)
for Acne
(April 2009; 51:31)
Alemtuzumab
(Campath)
Off-Label for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
(March 2009; 51:17)
Extended-Release Amoxicillin for Strep Throat
(March 2009; 51:17)
Azelastine
(Astepro)
Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis
(April 2009; 51:29)
Bimatoprost 0.03% Solution
(Latisse)
for Eyelash Enhancement
(June 2009; 51:43)
Dexlansoprazole
(Kapidex)
for GERD and Erosive Esophagitis
(March 2009; 51:21)
Conjugated Estrogens
(Premarin)
Vaginal Cream
(February 2009; 51:14)
Exforge HCT
(June 2009; 51:47)
Febuxostat
(Uloric)
for Chronic Treatment of Gout
(May 2009; 51:37)
Fenofibric Acid
(Trilipix)
(May 2009; 51:33)
Fesoterodine
(Toviaz)
for Overactive Bladder
(May 2009; 51:34)
Lacosamide for Epilepsy
(June 2009; 51:50)
Encapsulated Mesalamine Granules
(Apriso)
for Ulcerative Colitis
(May 2009; 51:38)
Metformin/Repaglinide
(PrandiMet)
for Type 2 Diabetes
(June 2009; 51:41)
Milnacipran
(Savella)
for Fibromyalgia
(June 2009; 51:45)
Two New Drugs for Chronic ITP: Romiplostim
(Nplate)
and Eltrombopag
(Promacta)
(February 2009; 51:10)
Rufinamide
(Banzel)
for Epilepsy
(March 2009; 51:18)
Silodosin
(Rapaflo)
for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(January 2009; 51:3)
Tetrabenazine
(Xenazine)
for Huntington's Chorea
(January 2009; 51:7)
Valproic Acid Delayed Release (Stavzor)
(April 2009; 51:27)
Biannual IV Zoledronic Acid
(Reclast)
for Prevention of Osteoporosis
(June 2009; 51:49)
2008
Aliskiren/Hydrochlorothiazide
(Tekturna HCT)
for Hypertension
(August 2008; 50:65)
Alvimopan
(Entereg)
for Postoperative Ileus
(December 2008; 50:93)
Ophthalmic Azithromycin
(AzaSite)
(February 2008; 50:11)
Bendamustine
(Treanda)
for CLL and NHL
(November 2008; 50:91)
Bevacizumab
(Avastin)
for Metastatic Breast Cancer
(June 2008; 50:42)
Budesonide/Formoterol
(Symbicort)
for Asthma
(February 2008; 50:9)
Certolizumab
(Cimzia)
for Crohn’s Disease
(October 2008; 50:81)
Ciclesonide
(Omnaris)
for Allergic Rhinitis
(May 2008; 50:33)
Ciclesonide
(Alvesco)
— A New Inhaled Corticosteroid for Asthma
(September 2008; 50:75)
Clevidipine
(Cleviprex)
for IV Treatment of Severe Hypertension
(September 2008; 50:73)
A New Indication for Colesevelam
(Welchol)
(May 2008; 50:33)
Desvenlafaxine for Depression
(May 2008; 50:37)
Diclofenac Gel for Osteoarthritis
(April 2008; 50:31)
A Diclofenac Patch
(Flector)
for Pain
(January 2008; 50:1)
Doripenem
(Doribax)
- A New Parenteral Carbapenem
(January 2008; 50:5)
Duloxetine
(Cymbalta)
for Fibromyalgia
(July 2008; 50:57)
Dutasteride
(Avodart)
with Tamsulosin
(Flomax)
for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(October 2008; 50:79)
Etravirine
(Intelence)
for HIV Infection
(June 2008; 50:47)
Extended-Release Fluvoxamine
(Luvox CR)
(June 2008; 50:50)
A Granisetron Patch
(Sancuso)
(December 2008; 50:103)
Ixabepilone
(Ixempra)
for Breast Cancer
(January 2008; 50:7)
Lubiprostone
(Amitiza)
for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
(July 2008; 50:53)
Methylnaltrexone
(Relistor)
for Opioid-Induced Constipation
(August 2008; 50:63)
Natalizumab
(Tysabri)
for Crohn's Disease
(May 2008; 50:34)
Nebivolol
(Bystolic)
for Hypertension
(March 2008; 50:17)
Simcor
: A Niacin/Simvastatin Combination
(April 2008; 50:25)
Nilotinib
(Tasigna)
for CML
(April 2008; 50:26)
Olopatadine
(Patanase)
Nasal Spray for Allergic Rhinitis
(June 2008; 50:51)
Two New Drugs for HIV Infection: Raltegravir
(Isentress)
and Maraviroc
(Selzentry)
(January 2008; 50:2)
Retapamulin
(Altabax)
— A New Topical Antibiotic
(February 2008; 50:13)
Monthly Risedronate
(Actonel)
for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
(September 2008; 50:69)
A Rivastigmine Patch for Dementia
(March 2008; 50:21)
A New Rotavirus Vaccine
(August 2008; 50:66)
Sapropterin
(Kuvan)
for Phenylketonuria
(June 2008; 50:43)
Sevelamer-Based Phosphate Binders
(February 2008; 50:13)
A Fixed-Dose Combination of Sumatriptan and Naproxen for Migraine
(June 2008; 50:45)
Tadalafil
(Cialis)
Once a Day for Erectile Dysfunction
(April 2008; 50:28)
Veregen
: A Botanical for Treatment of Genital Warts
(February 2008; 50:15)
Zingo
for Local Analgesia in Children
(August 2008; 50:68)
2007
Aliskiren
(Tekturna)
for Hypertension
(April 2007; 49:29)
Ambrisentan
(Letairis)
for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
(October 2007; 49:87)
Two Amlodipine/ARB Combinations for Hypertension
(December 2007; 49:101)
Angeliq
for Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms
(February 2007; 49:15)
Arformoterol
(Brovana)
for COPD
(July 2007; 49:53)
A Once-Yearly IV Bisphosphonate for Osteoporosis
(November 2007; 49:89)
Extended-Release Cyclobenzaprine
(Amrix)
(December 2007; 49:102)
Dasatinib
(Sprycel)
for CML and Ph+ ALL
(January 2007; 49:6)
Low-Dose Doxycycline
(Oracea)
for Rosacea
(January 2007; 49:5)
Ecamsule
(Anthelios SX)
: A New Sunscreen Agent
(May 2007; 49:41)
Eculizumab
(Soliris)
for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
(September 2007; 49:79)
Low-Dose Transdermal Estrogens
(Divigel, Elestrin
and
Evamist)
(August 2007; 49:71)
Fentanyl Buccal Tablet
(Fentora)
for Breakthrough Pain
(September 2007; 49:78)
Fluticasone Furoate
(Veramyst)
for Allergic Rhinitis
(November 2007; 49:90)
Formoterol
(Perforomist)
for COPD
(November 2007; 49:94)
Lapatinib
(Tykerb)
for Advanced Breast Cancer
(September 2007; 49:74)
Levocetirizine
(Xyzal)
for Allergic Rhinitis and Urticaria
(December 2007; 49:97)
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
(Vyvanse)
for ADHD
(July 2007; 49:58)
Lybrel
– A Continuous Oral Contraceptive
(July 2007; 49:61)
Mecasermin
(Increlex)
: Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 for Severe Growth Failure
(May 2007; 49:43)
MoviPrep
: A New Bowel Prep for Colonoscopy
(June 2007; 49:47)
Once-Daily Mesalamine
(Lialda)
for Ulcerative Colitis
(March 2007; 49:25)
Oral Oxymorphone
(Opana)
(January 2007; 49:3)
Orlistat OTC for Weight Loss
(June 2007; 49:49)
Paliperidone
(Invega)
for Schizophrenia
(March 2007; 49:21)
Panitumumab
(Vectibix)
for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
(April 2007; 49:35)
Pioglitazone/Glimepiride
(Duetact)
for Diabetes
(January 2007; 49:9)
Pramipexole
(Mirapex)
for Restless Legs Syndrome
(March 2007; 49:26)
Pregabalin
(Lyrica)
for Fibromyalgia
(September 2007; 49:77)
Transdermal Rotigotine
(Neupro)
for Parkinson's Disease
(August 2007; 49:69)
Sitagliptin
(Januvia)
for Type 2 Diabetes
(January 2007; 49:1)
Sitagliptin/Metformin
(Janumet)
for Type 2 Diabetes
(June 2007; 49:45)
Subcutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIG)
(April 2007; 49:29)
Two New Drugs for Renal Cell Carcinoma - Sunitinib
(Sutent)
and Sorafenib
(Nexavar)
(February 2007; 49:18)
Telbivudine
(Tyzeka)
for Chronic Hepatitis B
(January 2007; 49:11)
Temsirolimus
(Torisel)
for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
(December 2007; 49:103)
ThermaClear
for Acne
(June 2007; 49:51)
Tinidazole
(Tindamax)
- A New Option for Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis
(September 2007; 49:73)
Vorinostat
(Zolinza)
for Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma
(March 2007; 49:23)
2006
Abatacept
(Orencia)
for Rheumatoid Arthritis
(February 2006; 48:17)
Adacel
and
Boostrix
: Tdap Vaccines for Adolescents and Adults
(January 2006; 48:5)
Anidulafungin
(Eraxis)
for
Candida
Infections
(May 2006; 48:43)
Once-Daily Combination Tablet
(Atripla)
for HIV
(September 2006; 48:78)
Clobetasol Propionate
(Clobex)
Spray for Psoriasis
(March 2006; 48:27)
A Combination of Oxycodone and Ibuprofen
(Combunox)
for Pain
(January 2006; 48:3)
Conivaptan
(Vaprisol)
for Hyponatremia
(June 2006; 48:51)
Darunavir
(Prezista)
for HIV Infection
(September 2006; 48:74)
Decitabine
(Dacogen)
for Myelodysplastic Syndromes
(November 2006; 48:91)
Deferasirox
(Exjade)
: A New Iron Chelator
(April 2006; 48:35)
A New Indication for Gamma Hydroxybutyrate
(Xyrem)
in Narcolepsy
(January 2006; 48:11)
Herpes Zoster Vaccine
(Zostavax)
(September 2006; 48:73)
Intravenous Ibandronate
(Boniva)
(August 2006; 48:68)
Inhaled Insulin
(Exubera)
(July 2006; 48:57)
Insulin Glulisine
(Apidra
): A New Rapid-Acting Insulin
(April 2006; 48:33)
A Levalbuterol Metered-Dose Inhaler
(Xopenex HFA)
for Asthma
(March 2006; 48:21)
Lenalidomide
(Revlimid)
for Anemia of Myelodysplastic Syndrome
(April 2006; 48:31)
Lubiprostone
(Amitiza)
for Chronic Constipation
(June 2006; 48:47)
Extended-Release Minocycline
(Solodyn)
for Acne
(November 2006; 48:95)
Nabilone
(Cesamet)
for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
(December 2006; 48:103)
Naltrexone
(Vivitrol)
- A Once Monthly Injection for Alcoholism
(July 2006; 48:63)
Natalizumab (
Tysabri)
Returns
(September 2006; 48:76)
Nelarabine
(Arranon)
for T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
(February 2006; 48:14)
A Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
(August 2006; 48:65)
Three New Oral Contraceptives
(September 2006; 48:77)
Pioglitazone/Metformin
(Actoplus met)
(January 2006; 48:9)
Plan B
OTC
(September 2006; 48:75)
Posaconazole
(Noxafil)
for Invasive Fungal Infections
(November 2006; 48:93)
A New Progestin Implant
(Implanon)
for Long-Term Contraception
(October 2006; 48:83)
Ranibizumab
(Lucentis)
for Macular Degeneration
(October 2006; 48:85)
Ranolazine
(Ranexa)
for Chronic Angina
(June 2006; 48:46)
Rasagiline
(Azilect)
for Parkinson’s Disease
(December 2006; 48:97)
Rituximab
(Rituxan)
for Rheumatoid Arthritis
(April 2006; 48:34)
Rosiglitazone/Glimepiride
(Avandaryl)
for Diabetes
(March 2006; 48:22)
RotaTeq
: A New Oral Rotavirus Vaccine
(July 2006; 48:61)
Statins for High-Risk Patients without Heart Disease or High Cholesterol
(January 2006; 48:1)
Transdermal Methylphenidate
(Daytrana)
for ADHD
(June 2006; 48:49)
Transdermal Selegiline
(Emsam)
(May 2006; 48:41)
Varenicline
(Chantix)
for Tobacco Dependence
(August 2006; 48:66)
VariZIG
for Prophylaxis After Exposure to Varicella
(August 2006; 48:69)
2005
Acamprosate
(Campral)
for Alcoholism
(January 2005; 47:1)
Acetylcysteine
(Acetadote)
for Acetaminophen Overdosage
(August 2005; 47:70)
Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel
(Abraxane)
for Advanced Breast Cancer
(May 2005; 47:39)
Ambien CR
for Insomnia
(December 2005; 47:97)
AmpliChip CYP450 Test
(August 2005; 47:71)
Apomorphine
(Apokyn)
for Advanced Parkinson's Disease
(January 2005; 47:7)
Azacitidine
(Vidaza)
for Myelodyspastic Syndrome
(January 2005; 47:11)
Azithromycin Extended-Release
(Zmax)
for Sinusitis and Pneumonia
(September 2005; 47:78)
BiDil
for Heart Failure
(September 2005; 47:77)
Duloxetine
(Cymbalta)
for Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
(August 2005; 47:67)
Entecavir
(Baraclude)
for Chronic Hepatitis B
(June 2005; 47:48)
Erlotinib
(Tarceva)
for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
(March 2005; 47:25)
Eszopiclone
(Lunesta)
, a New Hypnotic
(February 2005; 47:17)
Exenatide
(Byetta)
for Type 2 Diabetes
(June 2005; 47:45)
Extended-Release Carbamazepine
(Equetro)
for Bipolar Disorder
(March 2005; 47:27)
Ibandronate
(Boniva)
: A New Oral Bisphosphonate
(April 2005; 47:35)
Menactra
: A Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
(April 2005; 47:29)
Micafungin
(Mycamine)
for Fungal Infections
(June 2005; 47:51)
Mometasone
(Asmanex Twisthaler)
for Asthma
(December 2005; 47:98)
Montelukast
(Singulair)
for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
(October 2005; 47:87)
Natalizumab
(Tysabri)
for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
(February 2005; 47:13)
Natalizumab
(Tysabri)
Withdrawal
(March 2005; 47:21)
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
(Omacor)
for Hypertriglyceridemia
(November 2005; 47:91)
Palifermin
(Kepivance)
for Myelotoxic-Therapy-Related Mucositis
(April 2005; 47:36)
Palladone
for Chronic Pain
(March 2005; 47:21)
Parcopa
: A Rapidly Dissolving Formulation of Carbidopa/Levodopa
(January 2005; 47:12)
Pegaptanib Sodium
(Macugun)
for Macular Degeneration
(July 2005; 47:55)
Picaridin – A New Insect Repellent
(June 2005; 47:46)
Pramlintide
(Symlin)
for Diabetes
(May 2005; 47:43)
Pregabalin
(Lyrica)
for Neuropathic Pain and Epilepsy
(September 2005; 47:75)
Ramelteon
(Rozerem)
for Insomnia
(November 2005; 47:89)
Ropinirole for Restless Legs Syndrome
(August 2005; 47:62)
Sildenafil
(Revatio)
for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
(August 2005; 47:65)
Solifenacin
and
Darifenacin
for Overactive Bladder
(March 2005; 47:23)
Tigecycline
(Tygacil)
(September 2005; 47:73)
Tipranavir
(Aptivus)
For HIV
(October 2005; 47:83)
Topiramate
(Topamax)
for Prevention of Migraine
(January 2005; 47:9)
Two Once-Daily Fixed-Dose NRTI Combinations for HIV
(February 2005; 47:19)
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Depression
(June 2005; 47:50)
Vitamin B
12
Nasal Spray
(August 2005; 47:64)
Zegerid
- Immediate-Release Omeprazole
(April 2005; 47:29)
Ziconotide
(Prialt)
for Chronic Pain
(December 2005; 47:103)
2004
Abarelix
(Plenaxis)
for Advanced Prostate Cancer
(March 2004; 46:22)
Amlodipine/Atorvastatin
(Caduet)
(July 2004; 46:56)
Alfuzosin
(Uroxatral)
- Another Alpha
1
-blocker for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(January 2004; 46:1)
Botulinum Toxin
(Botox)
for Axillary Hyperhidrosis
(September 2004; 46:76)
Cetuximab
(Erbitux)
and Bevacizumab
(Avastin)
for Colon Cancer
(June 2004; 46:46)
Cinacalcet
(Sensipar)
(September 2004; 46:80)
Daptomycin
(Cubicin)
for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
(February 2004; 46:11)
Duloxetine
(Cymbalta)
: A New SNRI for Depression
(October 2004; 46:81)
Emergency Contraception OTC
(February 2004; 46:10)
Epinastine Ophthalmic Solution
(Elestat)
(April 2004; 46:35)
Gabapentin
(Neurontin)
for Chronic Pain
(April 2004; 46:29)
Gemifloxacin
(Factive)
(September 2004; 46:78)
An Injectable Hyaluronic Acid
(Restylane)
for Wrinkles
(March 2004; 46:19)
Imiquimod
(Aldara)
for Actinic Keratoses
(May 2004; 46:42)
L-Carnitine
(November 2004; 46:95)
Menostar
- A Low-Dose Estrogen Patch for Osteoporosis
(August 2004; 46:70)
New Indications for Modafinil
(Provigil)
(April 2004; 46:34)
Ophthalmic Moxifloxacin
(Vigamox)
and Gatifloxacin
(Zymar)
(March 2004; 46:25)
Novoseven
for Non-Hemophilia Hemostasis
(April 2004; 46:33)
Olanzapine/Fluoxetine
(Symbyax)
for Bipolar Depression
(March 2004; 46:23)
Palonosetron
(Aloxi)
for Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Due to Cancer Chemotherapy
(March 2004; 46:27)
Pemetrexed
(Alimta)
for Mesothelioma
(April 2004; 46:31)
Rifaximin
(Xifaxan)
for Travelers' Diarrhea
(September 2004; 46:74)
Seasonale
(February 2004; 46:9)
Topical Sertaconazole
(Ertaczo)
-- Another Azole for Tinea Pedis
(June 2004; 46:50)
Sildenafil
for Pulmonary Hypertension
(March 2004; 46:18)
Stalevo
for Parkinson's Disease
(May 2004; 46:39)
Telithromycin
(Ketek)
for Respiratory Infections
(August 2004; 46:66)
Tinidazole
(Tindamax)
- A New Anti-Protozoal Drug
(August 2004; 46:70)
Tiotropium
(Spiriva)
for COPD
(May 2004; 46:41)
Trospium Chloride
(Sanctura)
: Another Anticholinergic for Overactive Bladder
(August 2004; 46:63)
Vytorin
: A Combination of Ezetimibe and Simvastatin
(September 2004; 46:73)
Zolmitriptan
(Zomig)
Nasal Spray for Migraine
(January 2004; 46:7)
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