Remove Containment Remove Drugs Remove FDA Approval Remove Protein
article thumbnail

Wainua (Eplontersen) Now FDA-Approved for Rare Disease ATTRv-PN

XTalks

Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

article thumbnail

Izervay Becomes Second FDA-Approved Drug for Geographic Atrophy

XTalks

Iveric Bio, a company of Astellas, has secured recent approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its innovative drug, Izervay (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution). Izervay contains avacincaptad pegol sodium, an effective complement C5 inhibitor. How Does Izervay Work?

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Adzynma Wins FDA Approval as First Treatment for Ultra-Rare Blood Clotting Disorder cTTP

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Takeda Pharmaceuticals’ Adzynma, the first recombinant protein product for prophylactic (preventive) or on‑demand enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in adult and pediatric patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP), an ultra-rare blood clotting disorder.

article thumbnail

Skyclarys (Omaveloxolone) Becomes the First FDA-Approved Treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia

XTalks

But with Skyclarys (omaveloxolone), the first and only drug to treat Friedreich’s ataxia in patients aged 16 years and older, Reata Pharmaceuticals has developed a new treatment option to improve neurological function. This US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug was also awarded a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher.

article thumbnail

FDA Approves New Imaging Drug to Help Identify Ovarian Cancer Lesions

The Pharma Data

Food and Drug Administration today approved Cytalux (pafolacianine), an imaging drug intended to assist surgeons in identifying ovarian cancer lesions. The drug is designed to improve the ability to locate additional ovarian cancerous tissue that is normally difficult to detect during surgery.

article thumbnail

Immunocore’s Kimmtrak Gets FDA Approval as First Treatment for Rare Eye Cancer and First T Cell Receptor Therapeutic

XTalks

Kimmtrak has also become the first bispecific T cell engager to be FDA-approved for the treatment of a solid tumor. Kimmtrak is a bispecific protein that contains a soluble T cell receptor fused to an anti-CD3 immune-effector function. Uveal melanoma is a rare and aggressive type of melanoma of the eye.

article thumbnail

Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

XTalks

The top 15 diabetes drugs in 2023, according to 2022 sales data, reflect the current state of diabetes management and hint at the evolving needs and trends within this critical area of healthcare. Read on to learn more about the top 15 diabetes drugs in 2023, based on 2022 sales statistics. mL subcutaneous solution (2 mg/1.5

Sales 52