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When was the Cordis CYPHER Coronary Artery Stent approved by the FDA?
The drug-eluting coronary artery stent, the Cordis CYPHER, made by CYPHER, a Johnson & Johnson company, became the first coated stent approved by the FDA in April 2003.
Drug Eluting Stent Market?
Drug Eluting Stent Market
How long does the medicine last in a cordis cypher stent?
The drug-eluting Cordis Cypher stent releases its medication over a period of approximately 30 to 90 days after implantation. The stent is designed to gradually deliver the drug, sirolimus, to the surrounding tissue to help prevent restenosis (re-narrowing of the artery). While the drug is most effective in the initial months, the stent itself remains in the body permanently.
What does des mean in cardiology?
In my experience, DES is the abbreviation for drug-eluting stent
What is a zidovudine?
A zidovudine is a type of antiretroviral drug - the first approved treatment for HIV.
Who invented coronary stents?
Julio Palmaz, an interventional vascular radiologist, is known for inventing the balloon-expandable stent, for which he received a patent filed in 1985.
Is the cancer treatment drug Trabectedin approved for use in Canada?
The cancer treatment drug, Trabectedin is approved for use in Canada. The drug is not approved for use in the United States.
Used to treat diabetes what was the first genetically engineered drug approved by the FDA?
Insulin
When was birth control first approved?
approve by the us food and drug administration in 1960
What is the drug AZT used to treat?
The drug AZT is used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS infection. The drug is the first U.S government approved treatment for HIV treatment. The drug is prescribed under the name Retrovir.
Is phenylephrine toxic to dogs?
Phenylephrine HCl is a prescription drug not approved for use in animals by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but prescribed legally by veterinarians as an "extra-label drug" - the veterinary use of a drug in a manner for which it was not approved. If you really feel that your dog needs this medication, I strongly suggest you talk to your vet first.
How long does it take for a new drug to be tested and approved?
It can easily take 10 years or more for a pharmaceutical company to get their drug from the test phase to when it is approved for human consumption by the FDA.
