November 2021 Rx Product News

Paliperidone Palmitate Extended Release (Invega Hafyera)

Manufactured by Janssen

The FDA has approved paliperidone palmitate extended release (ER) injectable suspension, a twice-a-year treatment for adults with schizophrenia. It is a long-acting atypical antipsychotic injection that offers the fewest doses per year. The injection helps individuals with schizophrenia live without relapses. Before transitioning to the twice-yearly treatment, individuals must be treated with a once-a-month paliperidone palmitate ER injectable suspension (eg, Invega Sustenna) once a month for at least 4 months or a once-every-3-months paliperidone palmitate ER injectable suspension (eg, Invega Trinza) for at least a 3-month cycle.

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Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Nasal Spray (Trudhesa)

Manufactured by Impel NeuroPharma

Dihydroergotamine mesylate is a nasal spray to treat migraines, with or without auras, in adults. The spray works by entering the vascular-rich upper nasal space and moving into the bloodstream. It provides consistent relief, even hours after the onset of the migraine.

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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) With Aspirin Use

Manufactured by Janssen

The FDA has approved an expanded indication for rivaroxaban to be taken with aspirin for the treatment of lower-extremity revascularization resulting from symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). It is the first treatment for both coronary artery disease and PAD. A regimen of 2.5 mg twice a day with aspirin 100 mg daily has been approved. The medication is used to reduce the risk of major adverse limb and cardiovascular events.

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Zanubrutinib (Brukinsa)

Manufactured by BeiGene

The FDA has approved zanubrutinib for the treatment of individuals with Waldenström macroglobulinemia. It is a monotherapy treatment used in combination with other therapies to treat various B-cell malignancies. The drug was designed to have sustained inhibition of Bruton tyrosine kinase protein. It is also approved to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma, and other diseases.

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