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Dear Pharmacist: New Drugs To Help You in the New Year
5 highly anticipated new drugs and how they may help you
Last year, we saw an eclectic mix of new medications gain approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Many of these are highly anticipated by patients and the general public. If you’re interested in learning more about any of these medications, ask your doctor to see if they’re right for you or someone you love. Quviviq® (daridorexant) Tablets, Rx: This drug is intended for adults with insomnia. It should not be used if you have serious liver problems or if you do not intend to lay in bed for seven hours. Like all other sleep medications on the market, it will leave you feeling a little woozy in the morning so don’t jump out of bed without acclimating. Do not operate machinery or drive either! In clinical studies, people who took Quviviq reported they were able to fall asleep about 30 minutes faster than usual and gain about 35 to 45 minutes of total sleep time compared to their baseline. Never combine this drug with alcohol or other sedatives, and certainly not with hypnotic drugs like alprazolam or zolpidem! Cibinqo® (Abrocitini) Tablets, Rx: This medication is a JAK inhibitor and it’s useful for people who have atopic dermatitis (sometimes called eczema). I like JAK inhibitors in general, but do not take this medication if you have serious heart problems or a history of blood clots. Common side effects include increased risk of infection, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, hypertension or dizziness. Eluciremt® (Gadopiclenol) and Vueway® (gadopiclenol) Injections, Rx: These two contrast agents are administered before an MRI, making it easier for doctors to see inside your body. If you are allergic to iodine-based contrast, these two new options are handy to have. Although these drugs might be harmful to the kidneys, these two new agents are supposedly better than the older gadolinium-based agents which is good because I’ve seen the harm done by those older ones! Omlonti® (Omidenepag) Eye Drops, Rx: These drops treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension, and could certainly be used in conjunction with herbal/vitamin remedies that support eye health. Your eye color may change over months to years, and it’s permanent. Faster lash growth may occur too. Elahere® (Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) Injection, Rx: This medication is used to treat resistant cases of ovarian or fallopian tube cancer (also peritoneal cancer). It may cause neuropathy or eye problems, but it can help people who are resistant to platinum therapy or prior chemotherapy treatments. ■
DEAR PHARMACIST
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