Genetically Targeted Therapeutic Looks Promising for Alcohol Use Disorder
AD04 is a genetically targeted, serotonin-3 receptor antagonist that is believed to reduce alcohol intake by interfering with the dopamine reward system.
Poisoning & Drug Dependence
FDA: JUUL E-Cigarette Products Banned in US
Individual consumers are not restricted from having or using JUUL products; however, the Agency will ensure compliance by retailers.
Nalmefene HCl Injection Now Available for Opioid Overdose Treatment
Pharmacodynamic studies have shown that nalmefene has a longer duration of action than naloxone.
Gabapentin-Involved Overdose Deaths Increased Between 2019 and 2020
Researchers used data from the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System in order to assess trends in gabapentin-involved overdose deaths.
White House Releases Detailed Plan to Tackle the Overdose Epidemic
The Strategy focuses on 2 main drivers of the opioid epidemic: drug trafficking and untreated addiction.
FDA Approves Naloxone Auto-Injector as Countermeasure to High Potency Opioids
Naloxone Auto-Injector is specifically designed to be a medical countermeasure for military personnel or chemical incident responders against the potential threat of exposure to synthetic opioids on the battlefield.
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Nonopioid Analgesic Drug Development
The FDA defines acute pain as pain, lasting up to 30 days, typically in response to some form of tissue injury, such as trauma or surgery.
Intranasal Nalmefene Fast Tracked for Opioid Overdose Treatment
The investigational intranasal formulation of nalmefene demonstrated a more rapid onset and longer duration of action compared with naloxone.
Zimhi Approved for Emergency Treatment of Opioid Overdose
Zimhi is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present.
First Generic Version of Chantix Now Available
Par’s generic version of Chantix is currently the only available one in the US.
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