|
Thalidomide resurfaces with FDA ruling
|
Approved for treatment of erythema nodosum leprosum, drug also seeing off-label use for difficult conditions
In a Dermatology Times exclusive interview, Thomas Herald Rea, M.D., emeritus professor of medicine (dermatology), University of Southern California School of Medicine, discusses thalidomide and its uses for dermatologic diseases. Norman Levine, M.D., professor and chief of dermatology, University of Arizona, conducted the interview in New Orleans at the 57th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Q Why is there a sudden interest in thalidomide?
The primary reason is ...
Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research
(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)
|
Erythema nodosum: a sign of systemic disease.(Disease/Disorder overview)
; Erythema nodosum, a painful disorder of the subcutaneous...cause is streptococcal pharyngitis. Erythema nodosum may be the first sign of a systemic...may be etiologic. The hallmark of erythema nodosum is tender, erythematous, subcutaneous...
|
|
|
Erythema nodosum. (clinical manifestations, diagnosis, associated diseases, treatment & prognosis)
; ...than those in classic acute erythema nodosum. Most patients with traditional and chronic erythema nodosum have significant associated...arthritis, whereas patients with erythema nodosum migrans often do not have systemic...may occur in association with erythema nodosum ...
|
|
Thalomid for multiple myeloma.(PRODUCTS)(Brief article)
; ...and 200 mg for the treatment of multiple myeloma. The drug had previously been approved for the treatment of erythema nodosum leprosum. To obtain more information, contact Celgene by visiting www.thalomid.com or by calling 888-423-5436.
|
|
Painful Skin Bumps
; ...doctor diagnosed this condition as "erythema nodosum." I would appreciate any information...medical reference books I consulted. A: Erythema nodosum is an uncommon skin reaction to some...out what triggered this reaction. Erythema nodosum means "red bumps," which is a good...
|
|
|
Thalidomide makes comeback for treating skin disorders
; ...following, because of its dramatic effects in erythema nodosum leprosum and its delay of experimental homograft rejection...approved thalidomide for the treatment of erythema nodosum leprosum. This severe and debilitating leprosyassociated...
|
|
FDA Clears Thalidomide
; ...received FDA clearance to market and sell thalidomide, under the trade name Thalomid, for the treatment of erythema nodosum leprosum, a condition associated with leprosy. Initially, Celegene licensed rights to thalidomide from the Rockefeller...
|
|
Painful skin disorder primarily affects the legs
; Q: What is erythema nodosum and how is it treated? A: Erythema nodosum is a skin disorder characterized by painful...malaise and pains in the joints (arthralgia). Erythema nodosum has been associated with various infections...
|
|
MORE ORPHAN DRUGS WIN EU DESIGNATION.(Brief Article)
; ...products. The application has been submitted by Laphal of France, which is studying the compound for treatment of erythema nodosum leprosum. Other applications that have also succeeded - and will therefore qualify for additional EU aid in their development...
|
|
|
Clinical Briefs.
; ...Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of erythema nodosum leprosum, a serious inflammatory condition in persons...at least 70 to 80 percent of patients with erythema nodosum leprosum responded to thalidomide therapy with improvements...
|
|
Thalidomide Returning to Pharmacies.
; ...Celgene Corp. to receive the drug. The medication has been approved for treating cutaneous manifestations of erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL), a severe and debilitating condition associated with leprosy. Introduced in Europe in the 1950s, thalidomide...
|
For more facts and information,
see all results
Find more facts and
information related to the
article "Thalidomide resurfaces with FDA ruling".
