Thursday, October 22, 2009

FDA Approves New Use for Micardis in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Twynsta as New Combination Treatment for High Blood Pressure

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the U.S. FDA approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for its angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) Micardis® (telmisartan) Tablets 80 mg for reduction of the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes in patients 55 years of age or older at high risk of developing major cardiovascular events who are unable to take angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

The details can be read here.

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