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AstraZeneca and MSD’s Lynparza combo bags FDA approval for prostate cancer

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A prior orchiectomy or receipt of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogs was also necessary. According to figures from GlobalData’s clinical trials database, research into mCRPC treatments has been on the rise over the past 10 years. Trials peaked at 115 in 2018 before declining to 91 last year.

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Astellas’ nonhormonal hot flashes treatment Veozah wins FDA nod

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Astellas Pharma’s Veozah (fezolinetant) for use against moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms caused by menopause on May 12 after some delays due to an extended review. However, the use of hormone replacement therapy comes with its set of challenges.

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Neurocrine Biosciences’ Crenessity Approved as First New Treatment in Decades for Rare Genetic Disorder CAH

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The therapy is approved to be used in combination with glucocorticoid replacement therapies (steroids) to control androgen levels in adults and pediatric patients four years of age and older with classic CAH. Currently, the standard treatment for CAH involves glucocorticoids, which replace cortisol and help regulate hormone levels.

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Lilly’s new drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide ) wins US FDA approval

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GLP-1 and GIP are hormones involved in blood sugar control and Mounjaro, a first-in-class medicine that activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, demonstrated improved blood sugar control. The post Lilly’s new drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide ) wins US FDA approval appeared first on.

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Jesduvroq (daprodustat) is FDA Approved for Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease

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GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jesduvroq (daprodustat), a new once-a-day oral treatment for anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval is currently only for adult patients who have been undergoing dialysis for at least four months.

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FDA Approves First Oral Hormone Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer

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FDA Approves First Oral Hormone Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer. 21, 2020 — Orgovyx (relugolix) is now approved to treat advanced prostate cancer and is the first oral hormone therapy approved for this indication, the U.S. Professional. MONDAY, Dec. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.

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FDA Approves Myovant Drug as First-Ever Oral Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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Because prostate cancer is fueled by testosterone production, both drugs decrease levels of the hormone in the body. . Orgovyx works by blocking the pituitary gland from making hormones that signal the amount of testosterone the body is able to make, causing medical castration.