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FDA Approves Mercks Single-Dose EMEND (fosaprepitant dimeglumine) for Injection, in Combination with Other Antiemetic Agents, for the Prevention of Delayed Nausea and Vomiting in Adults Receiving Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy (MEC)
2016-02-04 14:00:00| Merck.com - Corporate News
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. First and Only Intravenous NK1 Receptor Antagonist Approved in the U.S. for Use in MEC KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for single-dose EMEND (fosaprepitant dimeglumine) for injection, Mercks substance P/neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonist, in combination with other antiemetic medicines, for the prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting in adults receiving initial and repeat courses of moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC). Language: English Contact: MerckMedia:Pamela Eisele, 267-305-3558An Phan, 908-255-6325orInvestors:Teri Loxam, 908-740-1986Justin Holko, 908-740-1879 Ticker Slug: Ticker: MRK Exchange: NYSE read more
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