Urinary incontinence affects up to 13% of Australian men and up to 37% of Australian women. There are several types of urinary incontinence, and each has different treatment options. In the latest edition of Australian Prescriber, Shannon ...
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US-based clinical development firm AltheRx Pharmaceuticals has received a notice of allowance for its patent application from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the use of solabegron in combination with antimuscarinics at both ...
Astellas Pharma Canada has introduced Myrbetriq (mirabegron, extended-release tablets) as overactive bladder (OAB) therapy in Canada. Myrbetriq is indicated to treat OAB with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and urinary ...
If you suffer from overactive bladder you now have two new options: Botox injections (yes, the wrinkle-shrinking drug), and an over-the-counter version of the Oxytrol patch, which used to require a prescription. The Food and Drug ...
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Merck has received FDA approval for an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment for overactive bladder (OAB) in women, Oxytrol for women. Various studies demonstrated a woman's ability to recognize OAB symptoms, understand vital safety ...
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The USFDA has approved Allergan's Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) as overactive bladder (OAB) therapy for adults who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate an anticholinergic medication. The approval was based on safety and efficacy data ...
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Uroplasty has reported positive results from subcutaneous tibial nerve stimulator's nine-year follow-up study. The FDA-approved stimulator, Urgent PC neuromodulation system, is a minimally invasive device used for treating overactive ...
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American Medical Systems (AMS), an Endo Health Solutions company, and Allergan have entered into an agreement to jointly develop and seek regulatory approval for the delivery of Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) using the JetTouch system. ...
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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended Astellas Pharma Europe's Betmigatm (mirabegron) for the symptomatic treatment of urgency, increased micturition frequency ...
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Watson Laboratories, a subsidiary of Watson Pharmaceuticals, has received FDA approval for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) of Trospium Chloride Extended-release Capsules. Watson anticipates beginning the shipment of the ...
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Pfizer Canada has introduced Toviaz (fesoterodine fumarate extended release tablets) that is indicated for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, or urge incontinence, or any ...
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Teva UK has launched generic Tolterodine 1mg and 2mg film-coated tablets, and Tolterodine XL (Mariosea XL) 4mg capsules. Tolterodine is a generic version of Detrusitol (tolterodine) while Tolterodine XL (Mariosea XL) is a generic version ...
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Mylan and its subsidiary, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, have signed a settlement agreement with Pfizer, Pharmacia & Upjohn Company and Pfizer Health related to Detrol LA patent litigation. The litigation is related to Mylan Pharmaceuticals' ...
Antares Pharma and Watson Pharmaceuticals have introduced Gelnique 3% (oxybutynin) gel 3%, for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). The product is available in a metered pump dispenser and is delivered transdermally, resulting in a ...
Astellas Pharma has gained FDA approval for Myrbetriq (mirabegron) extended-release tablets for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and urinary frequency. Myrbetriq is a once ...
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