A nasal spray that contains esketamine — a potent derivative of ketamine — can now be taken on its own to treat adults with severe depression, the FDA says. Here's what that means.
A major chocolate recall has been upgraded to the highest possible risk level.
Broccoli florets sold in Walmart stores across 20 states that were recalled over bacterial contamination fears have been given the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s highest risk level.
Nine states have been identified as being affected by the chocolate recall, but the products were available online so others could have the products as well. Consumers affected bought products from the retail store located at 5158 Clayton Road, Suisun Valley, CA 94534, and online through calyeefarm.com.
If you are pregnant or nursing, talk with your health care professional about whether to enroll in pregnancy safety or breastfeeding studies. With your help and the assistance of researchers, drug manufacturers and health care professionals, the FDA aims to continue improving the information for medications.
The FDA removed previously issued draft guidance on diversity in clinical trials from its website without public notice or explanation.
A new non-opioid painkiller, JournaVX, has received approval from the FDA, marking the first new type of pain medication in 25 years. Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, JournaVX is designed to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults.
The new non-opioid drug has been approved for the treatment of severe pain, such as that following surgery or an injury.
The FDA has approved Journavx, a pain medication, offering a safer alternative to opioids. Learn about its benefits and side effects.
The FDA has approved Journavx 50 mg oral tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in adults, according to a press release.The nonopioid analgesic suzetrigine (Journavx, Vertex Pharmaceuticals),
The drug, suzetrigine, will be sold under the brand name Journavx and is the first new class of pain medicine approved in more than 20 years.