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Drugs Approved in 2008

Drugs Approved in 2007

Drugs Approved in 2006

Drugs Approved in 2005

Drugs Approved in 2004

  • Apokyn (apomorphine hydrochloride); For the treatment of acute, intermittent hypomobility episodes associated with advanced Parkinson’s disease; Mylan Bertek Pharmaceuticals; Approved April, 2004
  • Lunesta (eszopiclone); For the treatment of insomnia and sleep maintenance; Sepracor; Approved December 2004
  • Lyrica (pregabalin); For the treatment of pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia; Pfizer; Approved December 2004
  • TYSABRI (natalizumab); For the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis; Elan Pharmaceuticals / Biogen Idec; Approved November 2004 -- Updated: Suspended February 2005--Updated: sBLA

Drugs Approved in 2003

  • Cialis (tadalafil); Oral agent for the treatment for erectile dysfunction; Eli Lilly; Approved December 2003
  • Levitra (vardenafil); For the treatment of erectile dysfunction related to sexual activity in men; Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline; Approved September 2003
  • Namenda (memantine HCl); For the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.; Forest Laboratories; Approved October 2003

Drugs Approved in 2002

  • Avinza (morphine sulfate); Extended release capsule for the relief of pain requiring continuous, around-the-clock therapy; Elan; Approved March 2002
  • Neurontin (gabapentin); Oral treatment for the management of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN); Pfizer; Approved May 2002
  • Rebif (interferon beta-1a); Subcutaneous injection for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis; Serono Laboratories; Approved March 2002
  • Relpax (eletriptan hydrobromide); For the acute treatment of migraine headaches; Pfizer; Approved December 2002
  • Strattera (atomoxetine HCl); For the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents and adults.; Eli Lilly; December 2002
  • Xyrem (sodium oxybate); For the treatment of cataplexy, a sudden loss of muscle tone, associated with narcolepsy; Orphan Medical; Approved July 2002

Drugs Approved in 2001

Drugs Approved in 2000

  • Depakote ER (divalproex sodium); For the prophylaxis (prevention) of migraine headaches in adults; Abbott Laboratories; Approved August 2000
  • Exelon (rivastigmine tartrate); Indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type; Novartis; Approved April 2000
  • Myobloc; Injectable solution for the treatment of abnormal head position and neck pain associated with cervical dystonia; Elan; Approved December 2000
  • Neurontin (gabapentin) Oral Solution; For the treatment of partial seizures in pediatric patients three years of age and older; Parke-Davis; Approved October 2000
  • Neurontin (gabapentin) oral solution; Treatment of partial seizures in adults with epilepsy; Parke-Davis; Approved March 2000
  • Novantrone (mitoxantrone hydrochloride); For reducing neurologic disability and/or the frequency of clinical relapses in patients with multiple sclerosis; Immunex; Approved October 2000
  • Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) Tablets; Approved for use as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in children (monotherapy for adults); Novartis; Approved January 2000
  • Zonegran (zonisamide) Capsules; Adjunctive therapy for treatment of partial seizures in adults with epilepsy; Dainippon Pharmaceutical; Approved March 2000

Drugs Approved in 1999

  • Aggrenox; Aggrenox (aspirin/extended-release dipyridamole) 25mg/200mg capules for the prevention of recurrence of stroke; Boehringer Ingelheim; Approved November 1999
  • Cenestin; Treatment for symptoms associated with menopause; Duramed Pharmaceuticals; Approved July 1999
  • Comtan; 200mg entacapone tablets; Novartis; October 19, 1999
  • Keppra; Levetiracetam tablets for adjunctive treatment of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy; UCB Pharma; Approved November 1999
  • Lamictal (lamotrigine) Chewable Dispersible Tablet; Treatment for epileptic seizures; GlaxoWellcome; Approved June 1999
  • Lidoderm Patch (lidocaine patch 5% ); Treatment of pain in post-herpetic neuralgia; Hind Health Care; Approved June 1999
  • Sonata; Treatment fo insomnia; American Home Products; Approved August 1999
  • Topamax; Treatment for epilepsy in pediatric patients; Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical; Approved July 1999

Drugs Approved in 1998

  • Amerge; Treatment for acute migraine; GlaxoWellcome; Approved February 1998
  • Clonazepam; Generic equivalent of Klonopin; Watson Pharmaceuticals; Approved January 1998
  • Cylert; Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder; Abbott Laboratories; Approved October 1998
  • Excedrin Migraine; Treatment for mild to moderate migraine pain; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Approved January 1998
  • Lamictal Chewable Dispersible Tablets; Treatment for Epilepsy; GlaxoWellcome; Approved August 1998
  • Maxalt; Acute treatment of migraine headache; Merck; Approved June 1998
  • Naltrexone Hydrochloride Tablets; Generic equivalent of Revia; Barr Laboratories; Approved May 1998
  • Oxycodone and Aspirin; Generic equivalent of Percodan; Watson Pharmaceuticals; Approved March 1998
  • Tasmar; Treatment for Parkinson's Disease; Roche; Approved January 1998

Drugs Approved in 1997

  • Bromfenac; Management of acute pain; Duract, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories; Approved July 1997
  • Carbatrol; Treatment for epileptic seizures and trigeminal neuralgia; Elan; Approved September 1997
  • Copaxone; Treatment for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis; Teva Pharmaceutical; Approved January 1997
  • Galzin (zinc acetate); Treatment for Wilson’s disease; Teva Pharmaceutical; Approved January 1997
  • Imitrex (sumatriptan); Treatment for migraine headaches; GlaxoWellcome; Approved August 1997
  • Imitrex Nasal Spray; Treatment for migraine; GlaxoWellcome; Approved November 1997
  • Migranal; Treatment for migraine headaches; Novartis; Approved December 1997
  • Mirapex; Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease; Pharmacia & Upjohn, Boehringer Ingelheim; Approved June 1997
  • NORCO tablets (Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen 10 mg/325 mg); Treatment for moderate to moderately severe pain; Watson Pharmaceuticals; Approved February 1997
  • Oxycodone with Acetaminophen 5mg/325mg; Generic equivalent of Percocet and Tylox; Watson Pharmaceuticals; Approved November 1997
  • Pramipexole; Treatment for Parkinson's Disease; Pharmacia & Upjohn; Approved July 1997
  • Quadramet (Samarium Sm 153 Lexidronam Injection); Treatment for pain associated with bone cancer; DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company; Approved March 1997
  • Requip (ropinirole hydrochloride); Treatment for Parkinson's Disease; SmithKline Beecham; Approved September 1997
  • Selegiline tablets; Generic equivalent of Eldepryl tablets; Teva Pharmaceutical; Approved January 1997
  • Topamax (topiramate); Treatment for partial onset seizures; Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical; Approved January 1997
  • VERSED (midazolam HCI); Treatment for sedating children who must undergo painful surgery; Roche; Approved March 1997
  • ZOMIG; Treatment for migraine; Zeneca Pharmaceuticals; Approved November 1997

Drugs Approved in 1996

Drugs Approved in 1995

  • Avonex (Interferon Beta 1-A); Treatment for multiple sclerosis; Biogen; Recommended for Approval in December 1995
  • Rilutek (riluzole); Treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); Rhone Poulenc Rorer; Approved December 1995


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