Darbepoetin (Aranesp) -- a long-acting erythropoietin
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The FDA has approved the drug Aranesp for treating anemia caused by chronic kidney disease. This drug stimulates the production of red blood cells. It is more convenient than Epogen or Procrit because it can be given once a week rather than two or three times a week. Some studies have shown it to be effective when given every two or three weeks.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2001
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Zoledronate (Zometa)
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The FDA has approved the drug Zometa in an intravenous form for treating cancer patients who have increased calcium in their blood. This drug belongs to a group of drugs called bisphosphonates. It has also been tested in patients with Paget's disease of bone and in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2001
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Gleevec (STI-571) for chronic myeloid leukemia
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The FDA has approved Gleevec for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia. The drug is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that specifically inhibits the Bcr-Abl protein. Many patients who take the drug go into remission.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2001
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