FDA approves non-opioid pain medication

FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with 'no sign of addiction'
A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Doctors share what patients should know about the drug.
New non-opioid drug introduces new class of pain management medication
Experts with the Cleveland Clinic say the drug has a lot of potential, especially since it is considered nonaddictive.
FDA approves new pain medication as an alternative to opioids: What to know about Journavx
The FDA on Thursday approved a new class of pain medication that provides an alternative to opioids. It will be sold under the brand name Journavx.
New type of non-opioid pain medication approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets on Thursday as a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic to treat acute pain in adults. “Today’s approval is an important public health milestone in acute pain management,
FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication, 1st of its kind in more than 20 years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Thursday a new type of prescription pain medication for moderate to severe acute pain for adults.
FDA approves new pain medicine as opioid alternative. What to know about Journavx
The FDA has approved Journavx, a pain medication, offering a safer alternative to opioids. Learn about its benefits and side effects.
Suzetrigine: First-in-Class Nonopioid Pain Therapy Is Approved by FDA
Suzetrigine (Journavx) is the first new drug approved to treat acute pain in over 20 years and the first to be classified as a selective NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor, an alternative to opiates.
FDA approves nonopioid Journavx for moderate to severe acute pain
The FDA has approved Journavx 50 mg oral tablets for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain in adults, according to a press release.The nonopioid analgesic suzetrigine (Journavx, Vertex Pharmaceuticals),
What Is Journavx? First Pain Medication Approved by FDA in Over Two Decades
This milestone marks a breakthrough after unsuccessful attempts to develop painkillers without the addictive potential of opioids.
Journavx: What to know about new FDA-approved non-opioid pain medication
Introducing Journavx: the FDA-approved non-opioid, non-addictive drug for acute pain. A major breakthrough in pain medication after 25 years.
FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.
FDA approves opiate-alternative acute pain management drug, local experts share their thoughts
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new pain management drug which could change the way healthcare ...
FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets on Thursday as a first-in-class ...
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Treating Pain—Avoiding the Brain
A new class of non-opioid drugs treats pain by blocking signals before they reach the brain, reducing the risk of addiction.