Kevin W. Chamberlin, PharmD, is associate clinical professor and assistant department head, pharmacy practice, University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, Storrs, Conn.
FDA Approves Voquezna for Helicobacter pylori Infection in Adults
This new treatment option copackages 3 drugs for optimal treatment.
Finerenone for Heart Failure and Kidney Disease Associated With Type 2 Diabetes
The FDA has approved finerenone (Kerendia, Bayer) for the treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with type 2 diabetes.
FDA Approves Belumosudil (Rezurock) for the Treatment of Patients with Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (cGVHD)
New Prodrug for ADHD in School-aged Children
Ser/dex is a dexmethylphenidate-based prodrug for ADHD in patients 6 years and older.
Vericiguat (Verquvo) for Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
A new drug review for vericiguat, indicated for heart failure, reports efficacy and safety data.
Satralizumab-mwge for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder in Adults
An overview of the use of satralizumab-mwge (Enspryng; Genentech) in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD).
Oliceridine (Olinvyk) Offers New Treatment Option for Acute Pain Management in Hospitals and Controlled Clinical Settings
Oliceridine (Olinvyk; Trevena, Inc) is an intravenous opioid agonist indicated in adults for management of acute severe pain in a hospital or controlled clinical setting.
Fenfluramine for the Treatment of Seizures Associated With Dravet Syndrome
On June 25, 2020, fenfluramine (Fintepla) was approved for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in patients 2 years and older.
Opicapone Can Help Treat Patients Experiencing “Off” Episodes With Parkinson Disease
Levodopa/carbidopa is currently the gold standard for controlling motor symptoms associated with Parkinson disease.
New Drug Review: Pretomanid for Highly Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Indicated as part of a three-drug oral combination.
New Drug Review: Vraylar for Bipolar I Disorder
Cariprazine demonstrated greater improvement on the MADRS.
Andexxa for Reversal of Factor Xa Inhibitors
What Pharmacists Need to Know About Lofexidine
FDA approves lofexidine for opioid withdrawal symptoms.
What Pharmacists Need to Know About Epidiolex
The FDA recently approved cannabidiol oral solution to treat seizures.
Meropenem/Vaborbactam for Complicated UTIs
Vabomere combines a carbapenem and a beta-lactamase inhibitor as a treatment for complicated urinary tract infections.
FDA approves 4PCC for acute major bleeding
CSL Behring's Kcentra is is currently the only 4-factor PCC available in the United States.