je.st
news
Tag: vomiting
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
Tags: combination
agents
receiving
adults
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: You may not need to suffer
2015-10-25 18:51:01| Biotech - Topix.net
When Mary Van Dyke was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she didn't know that four to five days after her chemotherapy treatment, she would experience nausea and vomiting that caused her to miss out on what she enjoys most -- going to ballgames and attending church with her family.
Tags: to
suffer
nausea
vomiting
Merck Announces Phase 3 Study of Single-Dose EMEND (fosaprepitant dimeglumine) for Injection Regimen Met Primary Endpoint in Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Receiving Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy
2015-06-29 14:30:00| Merck.com - Product News
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced results from a Phase 3 study investigating the safety and efficacy of single-dose EMEND (fosaprepitant dimeglumine) for Injection, Mercks substance P/neurokinin (NK-1) receptor antagonist, in combination with other anti-vomiting medicines, for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in adult cancer patients receiving moderately emetogenic (vomit-inducing) chemotherapy (MEC). Language: English Contact: MerckMedia:Doris Li, 908-740-1903orAn Phan, 908-255-6325orInvestor:Joseph Romanelli, 908-740-1986orJustin Holko, 908-740-1879 Ticker Slug: Ticker: MRK Exchange: NYSE read more
Merck Announces Data from Investigational Phase 3 Study on EMEND (aprepitant) for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Children Undergoing Emetogenic Chemotherapy
2014-06-30 14:00:00| Merck.com - Research & Development News
Dateline City: WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. Merck Planning Regulatory Submissions in the U.S. for EMEND in Pediatric Setting Including New Suspension Formulation in Second Half of 2014 WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced results from a global, investigational Phase 3 study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EMEND (aprepitant) in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in pediatric cancer patients, aged 6 months to 17 years. Language: English Contact: MerckMedia:Pam Eisele, 267-305-3558orClaire Mulhearn, 908-423-7425orInvestors:Joseph Romanelli, 908-423-5185orJustin Holko, 908-423-5088 Ticker Slug: Ticker: MRK Exchange: NYSE read more
Tags: data
study
children
phase
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ends Over Vomiting Bug
2014-01-27 11:43:54| Biotech - Topix.net
A Royal Caribbean ship is forced to dock two days early in New Jersey as passengers and crew are hit by suspected norovirus.
Tags: ends
royal
bug
caribbean