New Drugs Approved

FDA Expands Approval of Elevidys Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: June 2023

FDA Expands Approval of Elevidys Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: June 2023

What is Elevidys prescribed for?   To treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients who are 4 years of age and older and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene. What is the name of the drug and what does it do?  Elevidys (generic name: delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), pronounced "el-eh-vid-iss," is a special treatment approved by the U.S....

FDA Approves Xolair for Food Allergy Management on February 16, 2024

FDA Approves Xolair for Food Allergy Management on February 16, 2024

What is Xolair prescribed for?   Xolair is prescribed to treat food allergy in people 1 year of age and older to reduce allergic reactions that may occur after accidentally eating one or more foods to which you are allergic. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Xolair, pronounced ZOHL-air, (generic name: omalizumab), a medication previously...

FDA Approves Exciting New Drug TRYVIO For High Blood Pressure on March 20, 2024

FDA Approves Exciting New Drug TRYVIO For High Blood Pressure on March 20, 2024

What is TRYVIO prescribed for?   TRYVIO is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults who are taking other high blood pressure medicines and whose blood pressure is not well controlled. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? TRYVIO pronounced try-vee-oh, (generic name: aprocitentan) is designed to treat...

FDA Approves LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: November 15, 2023

FDA Approves LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: November 15, 2023

What is LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test prescribed for?   The Simple 2 Home Sample Collection Kit is for anyone who is over the age of 18 who is sexually active and wants to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. What is the name of the drug and what does it do?  The LetsGetChecked Simple 2 Test is an over-the-counter test that detects chlamydia and gonorrhea...

How FDA-Approved Doxycycline, Approved on June 6, 2024, is Helping with Rising STI Cases

How FDA-Approved Doxycycline, Approved on June 6, 2024, is Helping with Rising STI Cases

What is Doxycycline prescribed for?   Doxycycline is an antibiotic that's used to treat infections in adults  including but not limited to: chest and dental infections. skin infections and conditions like rosacea sexually transmitted infections (STIs) What is the name of the drug and what does it do?  This drug is called Doxycycline...

New Liquid Medication Approved for ADHD Treatment: May 30, 2024

New Liquid Medication Approved for ADHD Treatment: May 30, 2024

What is Onyda XR prescribed for?   ONYDA XR (Clonidine Hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy (using a single drug for a disease) and as adjunctive therapy (an additional treatment used alongside primary therapy to enhance effectiveness) to central nervous system (CNS) stimulant...