Urology Drug News

Trelstar 22.5mg approved for palliative treatment of prostate cancer

March 11, 2010

The FDA has approved Trelstar 22.5mg (triptorelin pamoate for injectable suspension, from Watson) for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
 

Generic tamsulosin available for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

March 03, 2010

The FDA has approved a generic version of Flomax (tamsulosin HCl capsules, from Boehringer Ingelheim) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
 

Phase 3 study of Anturol for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB)

March 02, 2010

Antares Pharma announced that it has completed enrollment in the double-blind portion of their Phase 3 trial of Anturol (transdermal oxybutynin ATD gel) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB).
 

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Robotic Pyeloplasty Has Advantages

John Schieszer March 15, 2010

Treatment outcomes are similar to those of laparoscopic procedures, but operating times are shorter and surgeons operate with ergonomic comfort.
 

AUA at Odds With New ACS Prostate Screening Recommendations

Delicia Honen Yard March 05, 2010

Although the American Urological Association (AUA) "applauds" the new guidance statement on prostate-cancer detection issued by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the two organizations have divergent opinions regarding when baseline screening should begin.
 

Statins, NSAIDs Improve Prostate Cancer Outcomes

Jody A. Charnow March 02, 2010

Study reveals survival benefit after curative treatment.
 


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