Eflornithine

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New Drug Combo Highly Effective Against Sleeping Sickness  -  ‎Jul 9, 2009‎
..."And so this has been the first line treatment for 60 years, and the only alternative is another drug called eflornithine that is less toxic, Voice of America

Nifurtimox Plus Eflornithine Better Than Current Therapies for ...  -  ‎Jun 24, 2009‎
NEW YORK -- June 24, 2009 -- Nifurtimox in combination with eflornithine is safe, effective, and more affordable than current treatments for sleeping DG News

Drug Combination Found Effective for Sleeping Sickness African ...  -  ‎Jun 25, 2009‎
THURSDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- In the treatment of sleeping sickness, nifurtimox-eflornithine combination therapy is as effective as eflornithine Modern Medicine

Research into developing world diseases on rise – IFPMA  -  ‎Jul 8, 2009‎
Venture's paediatric Coartem (artemether and lumefantrine) and the combination of oral nifurtimox and intravenous eflornithine for sleeping sickness. Pharma Times

HEALTH-AFRICA: Neglected Diseases Under the Microscope  -  ‎Jul 6, 2009‎
DNDi and its partners developed the nifurtimox-eflornithine combination therapy (NECT), which is well tolerated and effective against sleeping sickness. IPS

Partnership projects make progress, in the search for treatments ...  -  ‎Jul 1, 2009‎
...for sleeping sickness, nifurtimox-eflornithine combination therapy (NECT); and a research partnership, the Leishmania East Africa Platform (LEAP). TropIKA

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When two drugs are less deadly than one  -  ‎Feb 24, 2009‎
Doctors also treat patients with eflornithine, which is far less toxic and more effective, but has not been widely adopted in Africa. GlobalPost

Regeringar mÃ¥ste väckas för att färre ska drabbas av sömnsjuka  -  ‎Feb 24, 2009‎
Läkemedlet eflornithine, mot sömnsjuka som miljoner afrikaner riskerar att drabbas av, räddades bara tillfälligt när det visade sig att den verksamma Newsdesk (pressmeddelande)

New Cancer Prevention Company Has Ties to the UA  -  Feb 3, 2009
CPP currently is conducting FDA-approval trials on Eflornithine, which in combination with an existing drug, has been shown in earlier clinical trials to University of Arizona News (press release),

Eflornithine cream  -  Jan 21, 2009
Eflornithine is a cream that can slow down hair growth. It's meant to be used on the face. The brand name is Vaniqa. You can get it on prescription from guardian.co.uk,

What to expect from treatment  -  Jan 21, 2009
You should see a difference after three to six months with eflornithine cream, or six to 18 months with spironolactone.[4] If these treatments don't work, guardian.co.uk,

SkinMedica(R) Launches NeoBenz(R) Micro Wash for Acne  -  Jan 14, 2009
VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9%, the only FDA-approved prescription product for the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women; PR Newswire (press release),

A One-Two Punch Against Sleeping Sickness  -  Dec 9, 2008
A drug initially developed for cancer, called eflornithine, kills Trypanosoma and is reasonably safe, but the parasites are becoming increasingly resistant Science Now,

Positive Results For Improved Treatment Against Sleeping Sickness  -  Dec 10, 2008
It compared the safety and efficacy of NECT, a coadministration of the oral drug nifurtimox and the intravenous drug eflornithine, with eflornithine Medical News Today (press release),

Improved treatment for sleeping sickness  -  Dec 12, 2008
NECT, a combination treatment using the drugs nifurtimox and eflornithine were found to be as effective as the standard eflornithine therapy, but is easier Research4Development News (press release),

Risks, benefits of cancer-preventing drugs  -  Dec 1, 2008
An African-sleeping-sickness drug called eflornithine, marketed as a drug to block unwanted hair growth, is thought to be promising in the prevention of a Daily Camera,

Une bithérapie enfin efficace contre la maladie du sommeil  -  Dec 14, 2008
Une molécule initialement développée au début des années 1980 dans le cadre de la recherche anticancéreuse, l’Eflornithine (DFMO, Ornidyl de son nom Futura Sciences,

SkinMedica Hosts Aesthetics Division National Sales Meeting  -  Oct 29, 2008
VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9%, the only FDA-approved prescription product for the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women; SYS-CON Media,

Award for sleeping sickness work  -  Nov 4, 2008
..."However, thanks to Dr Matovu's research, the Ugandan authorities replaced the arsenic-based Melarsoprol with Eflornithine, a less toxic drug, BBC News,

Dr. Donohue: Standing can provoke dizzy spells  -  Nov 2, 2008
It's Vaniqa (eflornithine). It requires a doctor's prescription. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: How much of a drop in cholesterol is necessary to obtain a benefit? Alexandria Town Talk,

SkinMedica Launches TNS Essential Serum(TM)  -  Nov 6, 2008
VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9%, is the only FDA-approved prescription product for the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women; Earthtimes (press release),

SANTE-AFRIQUE : Des avancées dans la lutte contre la trypanosomiase  -  Nov 20, 2008
Les chercheurs et les médecins ont noté des résistances de 50 pour cent pour le nifurtimox et de 10 pour cent pour l'eflornithine. Bien avant, vers 1950, Inter Press Sevice,

أدوية السرطان الوقائيّة... ضروريّة رغم مخاطرها؟  -  Nov 6, 2008
بالإضاÙ?Ø© إلى ذلك، ÙŠÙ?عتقد أن دواء Eflornithine (ÙŠÙ?ستخدم Ù?ÙŠ معالجة داء النوم، ويعرÙ? بقدرته على وقÙ? نمو الشعر غير المرغوب Ù?يه) يحقق نتائج جيدة Ù?ÙŠ منع تطوّر الجريدة,

The quest for cancer-preventing drugs  -  Oct 17, 2008
An African sleeping-sickness drug called eflornithine, marketed as a drug to block unwanted hair growth, is thought to be promising in the prevention of a Los Angeles Times,

The best methods of removing unwanted body hair  -  Sep 8, 2008
There is a cream available called Eflornithine: however, this is only licensed for treating unwanted hair on the face. The only recognised permanent hair Irish Times,

FDA offers new incentive for development of drugs for neglected ...  -  Aug 1, 2008
However, many go no further without significant push from product development partnerships (Sanofi-Aventis’ eflornithine, a key ingredient in a facial cream TropIKA,

SkinMedica(R) Launches New Informational Web Site  -  Jun 24, 2008
VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9%, is the only FDA-approved prescription product for the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women; Earthtimes (press release),

7 things you may not know about hair removal but should  -  Jun 11, 2008
Creams work even better at slowing hair growth Vaniqa, a prescription cream with the chemical eflornithine, blocks the enzyme necessary for hair growth and Shape Magazine

Let's hear it for neglected tropical diseases  -  May 14, 2008
In the 1990s, a drug called eflornithine is found to be very effective against sleeping sickness. It is so good at pulling people out of their coma it is guardian.co.uk,

Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 13–25 March  -  Mar 28, 2008
More>> The drug eflornithine — previously used only as an alternative treatment for sleeping sickness due to its labour-intensive administration — is safe SciDev.net,

Drug combination reduces colon cancer risk: study  -  Apr 14, 2008
DFMO is the basis of the drug eflornithine, which was initially developed as a cancer medication, but is now used to treat African sleeping sickness. Reuters

Effective Colon Cancer Prevention Treatment Discovered  -  Apr 15, 2008
DFMO is the basis of the drug eflornithine, which was initially developed as a cancer medication and is no longer manufactured commercially for that purpose Science Daily (press release)

The Hormone Foundation’s Patient Guide to the Evaluation and ...  -  Apr 4, 2008
For women undergoing photoepilation therapy who desire a faster initial response, the Clinical Guidelines suggest adding eflornithine cream during treatment Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism,

SkinMedica Appoints Mary Fisher Chief Executive Officer  -  Apr 3, 2008
EpiQuin® Micro (4% hydroquinone) cream is indicated for melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation; VANIQA® (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, Business Wire (press release),

Hair Removal Methods - All About Hair Removal  -  Feb 20, 2008
You may have heard of eflornithine cream, a new product that slows the growth of facial hair. It is believed to work by blocking an enzyme in the follicle American Chronicle,

Shire plc: Excellent Performance Across All Areas of the Business ...  -  Feb 21, 2008
...of Almirall) VANIQA (eflornithine hydrochloride) (trademark of Almirall) ZEFFIX (lamivudine) (trademark of GSK) Overview of US GAAP Financial Results 1. PR Newswire (press release),

Jump-Start on Slow Trek to Treatment for a Disease  -  Jan 7, 2008
The best treatment now is eflornithine, sometimes called the resurrection drug because it can pull the dying out of comas. It is almost a miracle that New York Times,

SkinMedica Introduces Desonate(R) (desonide) Gel 0.05% TwinPack ...  -  Jan 8, 2008
VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9%, is the only FDA-approved prescription product for the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women; Reuters

New Drug Combination Shows Promise For African Sleeping Sickness  -  Nov 6, 2007
Eflornithine is the only viable alternative, already established as safe and efficacious, but it is difficult to administer-it is given intravenously and Medical News Today (press release),

New sleeping sickness treatment developed  -  Nov 8, 2007
A small clinical trial determined a combination of nifurtimox and eflornithine is effective in treating the parasitic disease human African trypanosomiasis, United Press International

Further Upgrade to 2007 Financial Guidance Based on Strong Revenue ...  -  Nov 1, 2007
The portfolio comprises the dermatology products SOLARAZE(R) (3% gel, diclofenac sodium (3%w/w)) and VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride) and six Earthtimes,

Shire sells eight products to Almirall for $213m - 08/10/2007  -  Oct 8, 2007
Under the deal, Almirall has snapped up certain European rights to: the dermatology products Solaraze (diclofenac sodium) and Vaniqa (eflornithine Pharma Times (subscription),

IMM: Sees Gains After FDA Orphan Designation for African Sleeping ...  -  Sep 19, 2007
Four drugs are registered for the treatment of sleeping sickness and include sanofi-aventis' (SNY) pentamidine, melarsoprol and eflornithine and Bayer AG's Trading Markets,

Pharmaceutical manufacturing: news in brief  -  Oct 12, 2007
The portfolio acquired consists of two dermatology products: Solaraze (diclofenac sodium) and Vaniqa (eflornithine). The six other products include: Lodine In-PharmaTechnologist.com,

Shire Divests Non-Core Product Portfolio to Almirall  -  Oct 7, 2007
The portfolio includes the dermatology products, SOLARAZE(R) (3% gel diclofenac sodium) and VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride), and six other CNNMoney.com

Almirall Acquires Eight Products From Shire  -  Oct 9, 2007
Almirall will acquire Solaraze (diclofenac sodium 3 percent gel) for actinic keratosis, Vaniqa (11.5 percent eflornithine) for facial hirsutism, FDA news (subscription),

Almirall Acquires a Portfolio of Eight Products from Shire Plc for ...  -  Oct 8, 2007
The two major products in terms of sales are Solaraze (diclofenac sodium 3% gel - for actinic keratosis) and Vaniqa (11.5% eflornithine – facial hirsutism), PharmaLive.com (press release),

FROM FUR TO CLEANSKIN  -  Jul 25, 2007
Sydney Star Observer,If you’re a woman with a moustache, a cream called eflornithine is available by prescription. The cream is applied twice a day until the hair becomes softer

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New TNS(R) Serum From SkinMedica(R) Exclusively Applied Through ...  -  Apr 24, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9%, is the only FDA-approved prescription product for the treatment of unwanted facial hair in women;

Hormones and the Skin: The Role Hormones Play As We Age  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Hirsutism can be treated with topical treatments, such as eflornithine cream, as well as many modes of hair removal including waxing, shaving and laser

Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescence associated with obesity  -  Mar 30, 2007
AAP News (subscription)Eflornithine hydrochloride cream or laser therapies are local dermatologic measures that are effective for small areas of hirsutism.

Promising Drug Combinations For Sleeping Sickness: New Treatments ...  -  Dec 27, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),In the trial, the cure rate for nifurtimox-eflornithine was over twice that for melarsoprol-nifurtimox and substantially higher than that for

Congo-Kinshasa: Calls for Fast Access to Sleeping Sickness Drug  -  Jan 11, 2007
AllAfrica.com,The trials test the effectiveness of combining two drugs, eflornithine and nifurtimox, against sleeping sickness. Trials began in Congo-Brazzaville and have

SkinMedica Launches NeoBenz(R) Micro SD for Acne  -  Jan 8, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),SkinMedica's EpiQuin(R) Micro (4% Hydroquinone) treats melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation; VANIQA(R) (eflornithine hydrochloride) Cream, 13.9%,

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