FDA Green-Lights Second Alzheimer Drug, Donanemab

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody to treat Alzheimer disease in its early stages. Marketed by Eli Lilly as Kisunla, the drug is the second to receive the FDA’s go-ahead for slowing Alzheimer disease, after lecanemab. Like lecanemab, donanemab is designed to clear amyloid plaque in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia.

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Agosto 2024