Tag: Neuropathy

FDA Approves Janssen’s NUCYNTA ER for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Pain

The U.S. FDA has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA), submitted by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, for NUCYNTA ER (tapentadol) extended-release tablets. NUCYNTA ER is an oral analgesic taken twice daily, for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in adults when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time.
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Talking About Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is nerve damage that affects the feet, legs, arms and hands. It's a potential complication of diabetes, and it's a frightening one which most people know very little about. People experience DPN in a variety of ways. They may feel burning, shooting pain...
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Pfizer Stops Diabetic Nerve Pain Drug Trials at FDA Request

Pfizer Inc. announced, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the suspension of the chronic low back pain and painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy studies in the clinical program for the investigational compound tanezumab. Investigation of the compound continues in some areas of high unmet medical need, including cancer pain...
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