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Archives of New Drug Releases 1996-1999
a = 1st quarter, b = 2nd quarter, c = 3rd quarter, d = 4th quarter

Date

Generic

Trade

Manufacturer

Indication

Class

1999d

Entacapone

Comtan

Novartis

COMT inhibitor for Parkinson’s

Parkinsons

1999d

Epirubicin

Ellence

Pharmacia-Upjohn

Adjuvant Tx metastatic Breast CA

Oncology

1999d

Eprosartan

Teveten

SKB-Unimed

Angiotensin II inhibitor

Cardiovascular

1999d

Fomivirsen

Vitravene

Isis

CMV retinitis in AIDS, antisense tx

Antiinfective

1999d

Moxifloxacin

Avelox

Bayer

Quinolone antibiotic

Antiinfective

1999d

Oseltamivir

Tamiflu

RocheGilead

Tx Influenza A and B

Antiinfective

1999d

Sirolimus

Rapamune

Wyeth-Ayerst

Immunosuppr for Renal Transplant

Nephrology

1999c

Calfactant

Infasurf

Forest Air

Prevention/Tx RDS in neonates

Respiratory

1999c

Doxercalciferol

Hectorol

Bone Care Internat

Vitamin D analog for hyperparathyr

Endocrine

1999c

Ketotifen

Zaditor

Ciba

Allergic conjunctivitis

Ophthalmology

1999c

Perindopril

Aceon

Solvay

ACE inhibitor for hypertenson

Cardiovascular

1999c

Pioglitazone

Actos

Takeda

Oral antidiabetic for Type 2 DM

Diabetes

1999c

Quinupristin/Dalfop

Synercid

Rhone-Poulenc

Antibiotic for VREF and Staph

Antiinfective

1999c

Rabeprazole

Aciphex

Janssen

Proton-pump inhibitor

Gastrointestinal

1999c

Temozolomide

Temodar

Schering

Refractory Anaplastic astrocytoma

Oncology

1999c

Zaleplon

Sonata

Wyeth-Ayerst

Insomnia

Psychiatry

1999c

Zanamivir

Relenza

Glaxo Wellcome

Inhaled agent for Influenza A and B

Antiinfective

1999b

Amprenavir

Agenerase

Glaxo Wellcome

Protease Inhibitor for HIV infection

HIV/AIDS

1999b

Denileukin

Ontak

Ligand

Fusion protein for cutan T-cell lymp

Oncology

1999b

Orlistat

Xenical

Roche

Management of Obesity

Gastrointestinal

1999b

Rofecoxib

Vioxx

Merck

COX-2 inhibitor for osteoarth/pain

Rheumatology

1999b

Rosiglitazone

Avandia

SmithKlineBeecham

Oral antidiabetic for Type 2 DM

Diabetes

1999a

Abacavir

Ziagen

Glaxo Wellcome

Nucleoside analog RTI for HIV

HIV/AIDS

1999a

Alitretinoin

Panretin

Ligand

Topical cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma

HIV/AIDS

1999a

Celecoxib

Celebrex

Searle

COX-2 enzyme inhibitor for arthritis

Rheumatology

1999a

Cilostazol

Pletal

Otsuka

PDE3 inhib for intermit claudication

Cardiovascular

1999a

Miglitol

Glyset

Bayer

a-glucosidase inhib for NIDDM

Diabetes

1999a

Modafinil

Provigil

Cephalon

Narcolepsy

Neurology

1999a

Sevelamer

Renagel

GelTex

Phosphate reduction in ESRD

Endocrine

1999a

Telmisartan

Micardis

Boehringer Mannhei

Angiotensin recept blkr for HTN

Cardiovascular

1998d

Candesartan

Atacand

AstraMerck

Hypertension

Cardiovascular

1998d

Cefdinir

Omnicef

Parke-Davis

Oral cephalosporin

Antiinfective

1998d

Efavirenz

Sustiva

DuPont

NNRTI for HIV, once daily dosing

HIV/AIDS

1998d

Etanercept

Enbrel

Immunex

Advanced Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatology

1998d

Infliximab

Remicade

Centocor

Crohn’s Disease, antiTNFa

Gastrointestinal

1998d

Trastuzumab

Herceptin

Genentech

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Oncology

1998c

Basiliximab

Simulect

Novartis

Organ rejection in renal transplant

Nephrology

1998c

Citalopram

Celexa

Forest

SSRI for depression

Psychiatry

1998c

Eptifibatide

Integrilin

COR Therapeutics

GP IIb/IIIa antiplatelet

Cardiovascular

1998c

Leflunomide

Arava

Hoechst Marion Rou

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatology

1998c

Palivizumab

Synagis

Medimmune

Prevention/Tx Resp Syncytial Virus

Antiinfective

1998c

Paricalcitol

Zemplar

Abbott

Hyperparathyroidism in Renal Failur

Endocrine

1998c

Risedronate

Actonel

Proctor & Gamble

Paget’s Disease

Endocrine

1998c

Rizatriptan

Maxalt

Merck

Migraine

Neurology

1998b

Brinzolamide

Azopt

Alcon

Glaucoma

Ophthalmology

1998b

Capecitabine

Xeloda

Roche

Breast CA

Oncology

1998b

Fenofibrate

Tricor

Abbott

Tx high triglycerides

Cardiovascular

1998b

Lepirudin rDNA

Refludan

Hoescht

HIT Type II

Hematology

1998b

Loteprednol

LotemaxAlrex

Bausche & Lombe

Allergic conjunctivitis/inflammation

Ophthlamology

1998b

Montelukast

Singulair

Merck

Leukotriene receptor antag asthma

Respiratory

1998b

Naratriptan

Amerge

Glaxo

Acute Migraine

Neurology

1998b

Repaglinide

Prandin

Novo Nordisk

Diabetes Type II

DIabetes

1998b

Sildenafil

Viagra

Pfizer

Erectile dysfunction

Urology

1998b

Tirofiban

Aggrastat

Merck

GP IIb/IIIa antiplatelet

Cardiovascular

1998b

Tolcapone

Tasmar

Roche

COMT Inhibitor for Parkinson’s

Parkinsons

1998b

Tolterodine

Detrol

Pharmacia

Overactive bladder

Urology

1998a

Becaplerman

Reganex

Ortho-McNeil

Wound healing in diabetic ulcers

Diabetes

1998a

Cerivastatin

Baycol

Bayer

HMG-CoA Reductase inhib

Cardiovascular

1998a

Clopidogrel

Plavix

Bristol-Myers Squib

Antiplatelet (oral)

Cardiovascular

1998a

Daclizumab

Zenapax

Roche

Blocks kidney rejection

Nephrology

1998a

Fenoldopam

Corlopam

Neurex

Severe hypertension

Cardiovascular

1998a

Finasteride

Propecia

Merck

Anti-baldness

Endocrine

1998a

Fomepizole

Antizole

Orphan

Ethylene Glycol poisoning

Other

1998a

Oprelvekin

Neumega

Amer HomeProd

Thrombocytopenia due to chemo

Hematology

1998a

Raloxifene

Evista

Lilly

Osteopororsis

Endocrine

1998a

Rituximab

Rituxan

Genentech

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Oncology

1998a

Sibutramine

Meridia

Knoll

Anti-Obesity

Gastrointestinal

1998a

Talc

Sclerosol

Bryan

Malignant pleural effusion

Oncology

1998a

Toremifene

Fareston

Schering

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Oncology

1998a

Zolmitriptan

Zomig

Zeneca

Migraine

Neurology

1997d

Acitretin

Soriatane

Roche

Psoriasis

Dermatology

1997d

Amlexanox

Aphthasol

Block

Oral paste for canker sores

Antiinfective

1997d

Bupropion

Zyban

Glaxo Wellcome

Smoking cessation

Psychiatry

1997d

Dolasetron

Anzemet

Hoechst Marion Rou

Antiemetic chemo/postop

Oncology

1997d

Imiquimod

Aldara

3M Pharmaceutical

Genital and perianal warts

Antiinfective

1997d

Irebesartan

Avapro

Bristol-Myers Squib

Angiotensin II recept blocker

Cardiovascular

1997d

Letrozole

Femara

Novartis

Advanced Breast CA

Oncology

1997d

Polifepros Wafer w/ Carmustine

Gliadel

Rhone-Poulenc Ror

Recurrent glioblastoma multiforme

Oncology

1997d

Quetiapine

Seroquel

Zeneca

Antipsychotic

Psychiatry

1997d

Ropinirole

Requip

Smith-Kline Beech

Parkinsons dopamine agonist

Parkinsons

1997d

Tazarotene

Tazorac

Allergan

Psoriasis

Dermatology

1997d

Tiagabine

Gabitril

Abbott

Anticonvulsant

Seizure

1997c

Anagrelide

Agrylin

Roberts

Thrombocythemia

Hematology

1997c

Ardeparin

Normiflo

Wyeth-Ayerst

LMWH for DVT prevention

Hematology

1997c

Carvedilol

Coreg

Smith-Kline Beech

Alpha and beta-blocker CHF

Cardiac

1997c

Danaparoid

Orgaran

Organon

Prophylaxis DVT hip replac

Hematology

1997c

Delavirdine

Rescriptor

Pharmacia-Upjohn

NNRTI for HIV

HIV/AIDS

1997c

Nelfinavir

Viracept

Agouron

Protease Inhibitor

HIV/AIDS

1997c

Olopatadine

Patanol

Alcon

Antihistamine eye drop

Ophthlamology

1997c

Pramipexole

Mirapex

Pharmacia-Upjohn

Parkinson’s dopanine agonist

Parkinsons

1997c

Tamsulosin

Flomax

Boehringer Mannhe

Alpha 1A blocker for BPH

Urology

1997c

Tiludronate

Skelid

Sanofi

Biphosphon Paget’s Disease

Endocrine

1997b

Atorvastatin

Lipitor

Parke-Davis

Lipid-lowering agent

Cardiovascular

1997b

Azelastine

Astelin

Carter-Wallace

Antihistamine

Ophthlamology

1997b

Butenafine

Mentax

Penederm

Antifungal

Antiinfective

1997b

Cabergoline

Dostinex

Pharmacia-Upjohn

Hyperprolactinemia

Endocrine

1997b

Clonidine Injectin

Duraclon

Roxane

Epidural local anesthetic

Surgery

1997b

Fosfomycin

Monurol

Forest/Zamb

Antibiotic

Antiinfective

1997b

Glatiramer

Copaxone

Teva/Hoechst Mario

Multiple sclerosis

Neurology

1997b

Ivermectin

Stromectol

Merck

Antiparasitic

Antiinfective

1997b

Levofloxacin

Levaquin

Ortho-McNeil

Quinolone antibiotic

Antiinfective

1997b

Sparfloxacin

Zagam

Rhone-Poulenc Ror

Quinolone antibiotic

Antiinfective

1997b

Tizanidine

Zanaflex

Athena

Spasticity

Neurology

1997b

Topiramate

Topamax

Ortho

Anticonvulsant

Seizure

1997b

Valsartan

Diovan

Novartis

Angiotensin II recept blocker

Cardiovascular

1997a

Brimonidine

Alphagan

Allergan

Open-angle glaucoma

Ophthalmology

1997a

Donepezil

Aricept

Pfizer/Eisai

Alzheimer’s disease

Neurology

1997a

Midodrine

ProAmatine

Roberts

Orthostatic hypotension

Cardiovascular

1997a

Mirtazapine

Remeron

Organon

Antidepressant

Psychiatry

1997a

Nilutamide

Nilandron

Hoechst Marion Rou

Antiandrogen

Oncology

1997a

Olanzapine

Zyprexa

Lilly

Antipsychotic

Psychiatry

1997a

Penciclovir

Denavir

Smith-Kline Beech

Antiviral for cold sores

Antiinfective

1997a

Pentosan

Elmiron

Ivax

Interstitial cystitis

Urology

1997a

Remifentanil

Ultiva

Glaxo Wellcome

General anesthetic

Surgery

1997a

Reteplase

Retavase

Boehringer Ingelhei

Thrombolytic

Hematology

1997a

Ropivacaine

Naropin

Astra

Local anesthetic

Surgery

1997a

Zileuton

Zyflo

Abbott

Asthma

Respiratory

1996d

Adapalene

Differin

Galderma

Topical retinoid for acne

Dermatology

1996d

Anastrozole

Arimidex

Zeneca

Aromatase inhibitor for breast CA

Oncology

1996d

Cefepime

Maxipime

Bristol-Myers Squib

4th generation cephalosporin

Antiinfective

1996d

Cidofovir

Vistide

Gilead Sciences

CMV retinitis in AIDS

Antiinfective

1996d

Fexofenadine

Allegra

Hoechst Marion Rou

3rd generation antihistamine

Respiratory

1996d

Irinotecan

Camptosar

Pharmacia-Upjohn

Metastatic colon/rectal cancer

Oncology

1996d

Latanoprost

Xalatan

Pharmacia-Upjohn

Prostaglandin analog for glaucoma

Ophthalmology

1996d

Nevirapine

Viramune

Roxane

NNRTI for HIV

HIV/AIDS

1996d

Zafirlukast

Accolate

Zeneca

Leukotriene receptor antag asthma

Respiratory

1996c

Docetaxel

Taxotere

Rhone-Poulenc Ror

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Oncology

1996c

Fosphenytoin

Cerebyx

Parke Davis

Prodrug of phenytoin

Seizure

1996c

Indinavir

Crixivan

Merck

Protease inhibitor

HIV/AIDS

1996c

Insulin lispro

Humalog

Lilly

Rapid-acting insulin

Diabetes

1996c

Meropenem

Merrem

Zeneca

Carbapenem antibiotic

Antiinfective

1996c

Riluzole

Rilutek

Rhone-Poulnec Ror

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-ALS

Neurology

1996c

Terbinafine

Lamisil

Sandoz

Fungal infections of toe/fingernails

Antiinfective

1996c

Topotecan

Hycamtin

Smith-Kline Beech

Topoisomerase inhibitor

Oncology

1996b

Azelaic acid

Azelex

Allergan Herbert

Topical antibacterial for acne

Dermatology

1996b

Dirithromycin

Dynabac

Lilly Bock

Once-a-day oral macrolide

Antiinfective

1996b

Epoprostenol

Flolan

Glaxo-Wellcome

Long-term IV tx of PPH

Cardiovascular

1996b

Gemcitabine

Gemzar

Lilly

Pancreatic cancer

Oncology

1996b

Glimepiride

Amaryl

Hoechst Marion Rou

Once-a-day sulfonylurea

Diabetes

1996b

Ibutilide

Corvert

Pharmacia Upjohn

Tx atrial fib/flutter

Cardiac

1996b

Nisoldipine

Sular

Zeneca

Calcium channel blocker

Cardiovascular

1996b

Ritonavir

Norvir

Abbott

Protease inhibitor

HIV/AIDS

1996b

Trandolapril

Mavik

Knoll

ACE inhibitor

Cardiovascular


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