FDA actions in brief, October 2008 (Cancidas, Aloxi, Vidaza)
Recent FDA approvals and indications (through October 2008) related to Cancidas, Aloxi, and Vidaza.
Caspofungin (Cancidas, Merck) was approved for use in pediatric patients aged 3 months to 17 years as empiric therapy for presumed fungal infections in febrile, neutropenic patients and for the treatment of candidemia and other Candida infections including intra-abdominal abscesses, peritonitis, and pleural space infections, as well as for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis and invasive aspergillosis in patients who are refractory to or intolerant of other therapies. Palonosetron capsules (Aloxi, Eisai/Helsinn Healthcare) were approved for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
The labeling for azacitidine (Vidaza, Celgene) was expanded to reflect new overall survival data from the AZA-001 survival study in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). This agent is approved for the treatment of all 5 subtypes of MDS.
Novo Nordisk Terminates Collaboration with Hims & Hers
June 23rd 2025The FDA had resolved the shortage of Wegovy in April, and telehealth providers were advised to stop selling compounded semaglutide products. Novo Nordisk said that Hims & Hers continues to offer these compounded drugs.
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