NEW DRUG APPROVALS BY FDA

The following drugs have recently been approved by the FDA.

Zenpep (pancrealipase) Capsules
Date of Approval: August 27, 2009
Treatment for: Pancreatic Exocrine Dysfunction

Sabril (vigabatrin) Tablets and Oral Solution
Date of Approval: August 21, 2009
Treatment for: Epilepsy, Seizures

Hiberix (Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate)) Solution for Intramuscular Injection
Date of Approval: August 19, 2009
Treatment for: Haemophilus influenzae Prophylaxis

Saphris (asenapine) Sublingual Tablets
Date of Approval: August 13, 2009
Treatment for: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder

Embeda (morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride) Extended Release Capsules
Date of Approval: August 13, 2009
Treatment for: Pain

Livalo (pitavastatin) Tablets
Date of Approval: August 3, 2009
Treatment for: High Cholesterol

Lipsovir (acyclovir and hydrocortisone) Topical Cream
Date of Approval: July 31, 2009
Treatment for: Herpes Simplex Labialis

References:
News Letter Volume 60 from www.drugs.com