The first monoclonal antibody for cancer

January 1998

The FDA just approved the first monoclonal antibody for cancer...Rituxan (rituximab) from Genentech.

It will be marketed by Roche in Canada.

Rituxan is for certain cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma...a malignancy of the antibody-producing B-cells.

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Table of Contents

New designer estrogens
Cholesterol Pravachol (pravastatin) is approved to prevent a first heart attack
Cholesterol How do "stain" doses compare?
Interactions Significant interaction between Buspar (buspirone) and erythromycin or itraconazole
Ophthalmology New eye drop for glaucoma, Alphagan (brimonidine)
Ophthalmology Patanol (olopatadine), a new prescription antihistamine eye drop
Seroquel (quetiapine) just hit the market
Zomig (zolmitriptan) for migraines
Diabetes Stop making Iletin I (beef/pork) insulin this year
Diabetes Monitor Long-Term blood sugar control at home
Hematology & Oncology The first monoclonal antibody for cancer
Cardiology Plavix (clopidogrel) to prevent recurrent heart attacks or ischemic strokes
Cardiology Agrylin (anagrelide) is the first drug specifically approved for patients with essential thrombocythemia
Cardiology Eminase (anistreplase) is a new thrombolytic
Glaxo will soon introduce two new Dry Powder inhalers
Hair Loss Two new treatments for hair loss
Oral Health New prescription drug for aphthous ulcers or canker sores
Milk thistle to prevent liver toxicity
Practice First pediatric ibuprofen products