Praxis’ Mid-Stage Triumph Propels Advancement of Novel Epilepsy Drug

Praxis Precision Medicines, PRAX-628, Functionally Selective Small Molecule, Hyperexcitable State of Sodium Channels, Adult Focal Onset Epilepsy Treatment, Phase IIa Proof of Concept Study Success, Second Half of 2024 Efficacy Study Planned

FDA Greenlights Idorsia’s Aprocitentan (Tryvio) for Resistant Hypertension Patients

FDA approval, Idorsia, Aprocitentan, Tryvio, Resistant hypertension, Endothelin receptor antagonist, Systolic blood pressure, Uncontrolled hypertension, Combination therapy, Clinical trials, PRECISION study, Recommended dosage: 12.5 mg, Availability: Second half of 2024, Edema and fluid retention side effects

FDA Unexpectedly Postpones Approval Decision for Eli Lilly’s Donanemab, Schedules AdComm Review

Donanemab, Eli Lilly, FDA delay, Approval postponement, Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee (PCNS), Safety and efficacy review, Clinical trial results, Brain swelling and bleeding side effects, Accelerated approval declined, Leqembi and Aduhelm precedent, Full approval anticipated, Accelerated approval rejected.

Brukinsa by BeiGene Secures FDA Approval for Follicular Lymphoma Amid Imbruvica Setbacks

Brukinsa (zanubrutinib), BeiGene, FDA approval, follicular lymphoma, accelerated approval, obinutuzumab (Gazyva) combination therapy, ROSEWOOD trial, overall response rate (ORR), disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, competition with CAR-T cell therapies/ bispecific antibodies