New Drug Approvals Archive

New Drug Approvals: January 2004

January 13
Seroquel (quetiapine)

New Indication Approved: January 12, 2004

AstraZeneca Receives FDA Approval for Seroquel for Treatment of Mania Associated with Bipolar Disorder
 
January 23
Acetadote (acetylcysteine) Injection

Date of Approval: January 23, 2004

Company: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals

Treatment for Acetaminophen Overdose

Acetadote is an injectable treatment to prevent or lessen potential liver damage resulting from acetaminophen overdose.

Acetadote Cumberland Pharmaceuticals - Treatment for Acetaminophen Overdose
 
January 30
Caduet (amlodipine and atorvastatin) Tablets

Date of Approval: January 30, 2004

Company: Pfizer Inc.

Treatment for Hypertension, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Caduet is a dual therapy medicine used to treat two different conditions — high blood pressure and high cholesterol—in one pill. Caduet contains both Norvasc (amlodipine besylate) for the treatment of high blood pressure and Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) for high cholesterol.

Caduet High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol - Treatment for High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol
 
January 30
Spiriva HandiHaler () Inhalation Powder

Company: Boehringer Ingelheim

Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Spiriva HandiHaler Boehringer Ingelheim - Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 

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