New drugs and dosage forms

摘要

Aztreonam for inhalation solution (Cayston, Gilead Sciences): The antibiotic is indicated to improve respiratory symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the lungs.rnLamotrigine extended-release tablets (Lamictal XR, GlaxoSmithKline): A once-daily formulation was added to the product line for adjunctive therapy of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and partial onset seizures in patients age 13 years or older.rnPneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine for i.m. injection (Prevnar 13, Pfizer): The vaccine is indicated for active immunization of children ages 6 weeks through 5 years to prevent invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1,3,4,5,6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14,18C, 19A, 19F, and 23F and otitis media caused by serotypes 4,6B, 9V, 14,18C, 19F,and 23F.