2023 Approvals
What is Truqap prescribed for? Truquap is perscribed in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with one or more PIK3CA/AKT1/PTEN-alterations as detected by an FDA-approved test
2023 Approvals
<!-- wp:heading --> What is Zepbound prescribed for? Zepbound is prescribed for Chronic weight management in adults with obesity (body mass index of 30 kilograms per square meter (kg/ m2) or greater) or overweight (body mass index of 27 kg/m2 or greater) with at least one
2023 Approvals
What is Zilbrysq prescribed for? Zilbrysq is prescribed to treat generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Zilbrysq, pronounced ZIL-brisk, (generic name: zilucoplan) is for generalized myasthenia gravis (MG) treatment in adults. Myasthenia
2023 Approvals
What is LAMZEDE prescribed for? For the treatment of non-central nervous system manifestations of alpha-mannosidosis in adult and pediatric patients. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? LAMZEDE (generic name: velmanase alfa-tycv), pronouonced “lam-zed,” is a medicine made from human genes that helps treat the
2023 Approvals
What is Izervay prescribed for? Izervay is prescribed to treat geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? Izervay, pronounced EYE-ZER-VEY, (generic name: avacincaptad pegol) is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA), which
2024 Approvals
What is Wegovy prescribed for? Wegovy (generic name: semaglutide), pronounced “weh-Go-veeh,” is an injectable prescription medication for adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (excess weight) (BMI ≥27) who also have weight-related medical problems, to help them lose weight and keep it off. What is the name of the drug
2024 Approvals
What is WINREVAIR prescribed for? WINREVAIR is prescribed to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension. What is the name of the drug and what does it do? WINREVAIR pronounced WIN-reh-vair, (generic name: sotatercept-csrk) is used to treat adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where there is high blood
2023 Approvals
What is Defencath prescribed for? Defencath is prescribed to reduce the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections in adults with kidney failure receiving chronic hemodialysis through a central venous catheter. What is Defencath and what does it do? Defencath, pronounced de fen’ kath, (generic name: taurolidine, heparin), is made to prevent
2023 Approvals
What is Fruzaqla prescribed for? Fruzaqla is prescribed for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine‑, oxaliplatin‑, and irinotecan‑based chemotherapy, an anti‑VEGF therapy, and, if RAS wild‑type and medically appropriate, an anti-EGFR therapy. What is Fruzaqla and
2023 Approvals
What is Loqtorzi prescribed for? Loqtorzi is prescribed to treat recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma when used together with or following other therapies. What is Loqtorzi and what does it do? Loqtorzi, pronounced lok-tor-zee, (generic name: vonoprazan) is a medication recently approved by the FDA for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)
2023 Approvals
What is Omvoh prescribed for? Omvoh is prescribed for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults. What is Omvoh and what does it do? Omvoh, pronounced ahm-VOH, (generic name: mirikizumab-mrkz) is a medication recently approved to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic
2023 Approvals
What is Agamree prescribed for? Agamree is prescribed for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 2 years of age and older. What is Agamree and what does it do? Agamree, pronounced ah gam' ree, (generic name: vamorolone), is a medication that was approved by the FDA