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Hemamalini has completed Bachelor of Pharmacy from Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical university. Her area of interests are Pharmacovigilance, medical writing, clinical research. She is currently working on the drug section.
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Pasireotide
Pasireotide(Signifor) generic is a somatostatin analog (an orphan drug), prescribed for patients with Cushing’s disease who failed to get rid of through surgery.
Avapritinib
Avapritinib(Signifor) generic is used to treat certain cancers of stomach and bowel called Gastro-intestinal stroma Tumors or GIST. It is also used to treat MastocytosisThis is a condition, in which immune cells named mast cells, build up under the skin and/or in the bones, intestines and other organs. It is a kinase inhibitor and is available in various strengths.
Aducanumab
Aducanumab(Signifor) generic Aducanumab is an amyloid beta-directed antibody prescribed for treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Selinexor
Selinexor(Signifor) generic Selinexor is an anticancer drug used for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) in combination with dexamethasone. Refractory multiple myeloma is a cancer of white blood cells that is not managed by treatment.
Pexidartinib
Pexidartinib(Signifor) generic Pexidartinib is an anticancer drug indicated for the treatment of adult patients with tumors of joint called tenosynovial giant cell tumor who don’t respond to surgery. Symptomatic tenosynovial giant cell tumor is a rare group of cancer tumors that occur in the joints. These types of tumors are typically not cancerous but they can grow and damage the surrounding structures. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and limitation of movement of the joint. They can also cause significant disability.
