sumatriptan

There is no evidence that sumatriptan (Alsuma, Imitrex, Imitrex Statdose, Sumavel DosePro, Zecuity) is a human teratogen but there is a possible increase in preterm birth.

And in particular cases (Zecuity migraine patch), the FDA allowed market release as long as the manufacturer reported AEs to the agency within 15 days of receiving a complaint.

THE FOOD AND DRUG Administration is evaluating patient reports of serious burns and potential permanent scarring that have occurred with the use of the Zecuity patch (sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system) to relieve migraine headaches.

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has introduced Zecuity, described as the first and only patch system designed to provide relief from migraine.

The total purchase price includes an additional consideration of USD3.15 per share conditional on the target reaching certain milestones related to its Zecuity migraine treatment, the buyer said on 21 January when the agreement was announced.

Teva's specialty medicines segment includes several franchises, most significantly in the therapeutic areas of central nervous system (CNS) medicines, such as Copaxone, Azilect, Nuvigil and Zecuity and respiratory medicines such as ProAir HFA and QVAR.

NuPathe has developed Zecuity, the only prescription migraine patch approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the acute treatment of migraine in adults.

In addition to the initial consideration, the target's shareholders will receive additional payments of USD3.15 per share conditional on NuPathe reaching certain milestones related to its Zecuity migraine treatment, the buyer said.

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