Triferic AVNU Approved for Iron Replacement and Hemoglobin Maintenance in Dialysis Patients
The FDA has approved the New Drug Application for Triferic AVNU®.
Anemias
Interleukin-1β Inhibition Linked to Reduced Incidence of Anemia
Among those with baseline anemia, hemoglobin levels improved with canakinumab versus placebo
Roxadustat to Get FDA Review for Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease
The FDA has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for roxadustat (FibroGen) for the treatment of anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in both nondialysis-dependent and dialysis-dependent patients.
Monoferric Injection Approved for Iron Deficiency Anemia
Monoferric will be supplied in 100mg/mL, 500mg/5mL, and 1000mg/10mL single-dose vials for intravenous infusion after dilution.
2019 New Drug Approvals: Hematology
Visit our New Drug Products page to stay up-to-date on the latest hematology drug approvals.
New Drugs Approved in 2019
This slideshow gives you an at-glance view of all the new drug approvals in 2019. For the latest drug approvals visit our New Drug Products page.
Pegcetacoplan Superior to Eculizumab in Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Trial
Pegcetacoplan is a synthetic cyclic peptide conjugated to a polyethylene glycol (PEG) polymer that inhibits the complement cascade centrally at C3.
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast: Episode 13
This week on the Weekly Dose we talk about the first lung transplant due to vaping-related illness; A new approval for patients with beta thalassemia; Opioids in osteoarthritis; A new, free test to help diagnose COPD; and news of a potential new therapy for hypercholesterolemia.
Roxadustat Superior to Epoetin Alfa in New Dialysis Patients
Newly released safety data also show that roxadustat is associated with reduced cardiovascular risks compared with epoetin alfa.
Reblozyl Approved for Anemia in Beta Thalassemia
The FDA has approved Reblozyl (luspatercept–aamt; Celgene and Acceleron) for the treatment of anemia in adult patients with beta thalassemia who require regular red blood cell transfusions.
