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Biogen drug shows it can delay onset of multiple sclerosis

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Biogen Inc.'s Avonex drug has proven to be able to prevent the arrival of multiple sclerosis. Avonex is used for the treatment of the disease.

Central Nervous System Prep, Product development, Multiple sclerosis, Central nervous system agents, Biogen Inc., Avonex (Medication)

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Actelion nears launch of drug after U.S. regulatory action

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Actelion AG is close to launching its Tracleer pulmonary hypertension drug on the market. Tracleer was given regulatory approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Blood Pressure Preparations, Marketing, Hypertension, Antihypertensive agents, Actelion AG, Tracleer (Medication)

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Agent shows promise for people with Gleevec-resistant tumors

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Pfizer Inc. has a new drug that has the potential to treat patients who have a rare digestive tract cancer. The drug has shown to be effective in patients who are resistant to the Gleevec drug.

Anticancer Drugs, Chemotherapeutic Drugs, Anticancer Immunostimulant Preps, Pfizer Inc., Antineoplastic agents, PFE, Gleevec (Medication), Antimitotic agents

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