sábado, 16 de junio de 2012

HIV/AIDS Update -Tentative approval Lamivudine / Zidovudine Fixed Dose Combination for pediatric use

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On June 15, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration granted tentative approval for lamivudine and zidovudine Fixed Dose Combination scored tablets for oral suspension, 30 mg/60 mg, indicated in combination with other antiretrovirals for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in pediatric patients 3 months and older weighing at least 5 kg.

"Tentative approval" means that FDA has concluded that a drug product has met all required quality, safety and efficacy standards, but is not eligible for marketing in the U.S. because of existing patent protections. Tentative approval does, however, make the product eligible for purchase outside the United States under the PEPFAR  program.

This combination product is manufactured by Cipla Limited of Mumbai, India, and was reviewed under the FDA guidance titled Fixed Dose Combinations, Co-Packaged Drug Products, and Single-Entity Versions of Previously approved Antiretrovirals for the Treatment of HIV,  developed to clarify the regulatory requirements that apply to such applications, possible issues of concern, and how they should be addressed. The guidance is intended to encourage sponsors to submit applications for combination and co-packaged products, and to facilitate submission of such applications to FDA..

A complete list of all Approved and Tentatively Approved Antiretrovirals in Association with the President's Emergency Plan  is availableon the FDA web site.

Richard Klein
Office of Special Health Issues
Food and Drug Administration
Kimberly Struble
Division of Antiviral Drug Products
Food and Drug Administration

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