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Preventative approach could reduce immunotherapy side effects

European Pharmaceutical Review

Immunotherapy drugs like teclistamab can result in potentially fatal side effects, including CRS and immune cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). The drug tocilizumab for example, has been used historically to treat CRS from immunotherapies. We are going with full steam into an era of immunotherapy.”

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FDA approves first drug to delay type 1 diabetes

European Pharmaceutical Review

Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv), the first drug to help prolong the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in adults and children over eight years old with stage 2 type 1 diabetes, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tzield clinical trials that supported the US Food and Drug Administration approval.

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US FDA approves Acadia Pharmaceuticals’ Rett syndrome therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Acadia Pharmaceuticals ’ Daybue (trofinetide) to treat Rett syndrome in adult and paediatric patients aged two years and above. Acadia Pharmaceuticals CEO Steve Davis said: “Today marks an important milestone for the Rett community and Acadia.

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Clinical trials authorised for 3D-printed ulcerative colitis drug

European Pharmaceutical Review

a China-based pharma company has announced it has received clearance for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate clinical studies of T21, a 3D-printed medicine that can target specific segments in the colon to more safely deliver oral ulcerative colitis (UC) drugs.

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Developing a first-in-class small molecule drug for inflammatory disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

Following her presentation on age-related disease at BioFuture 2023, Executive Vice President of Drug Development for MyMD Pharmaceuticals ® , Jenna Brager, shares with EPR why the company’s next-generation tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor has potential in inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

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Navigating the Regulatory Environment of Pharmaceutical Marketing: Balancing Patient Safety and Industry Innovation

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharmaceutical marketing is a critical aspect of the industry, as it helps in spreading awareness about the benefits and potential side effects of different drugs. However, pharmaceutical marketing is also regulated by several agencies to ensure that patients are not exposed to false or misleading information.

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Could oral difelikefalin be first FDA-approved drug for notalgia paresthetica?

European Pharmaceutical Review

To date, there are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments specifically targeting this disorder. If progress continues in a Phase III clinical trial, this medication would be the first FDA-approved drug specifically for people with notalgia paresthetica. severe itch) in each group.