People suffering from migraines will soon have access to pain relief in the form of a nasal spray.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray intended to treat migraines in adults.
Pfizer produces the medication, called Zavzpret. It works by blocking CGRPs, a protein that is released around the brain and triggers migraines.
News of the FDA’s approval came after two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, Pfizer noted in a press release announcing the approval.
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“The FDA approval of Zavzpret marks a significant breakthrough for people with migraine who need freedom from pain and prefer alternative options to oral medications,” said Angela Hwang, president of Pifizer’s global biopharmaceuticals business in New York City, in the press release.
“Zavzpret underscores Pfizer’s commitment to delivering an additional treatment option to help people with migraine gain relief and get back to their daily lives.”
Pfizer touts quick pain relief as the biggest benefit of Zavzpret.
H/T Fox News (read more at FoxNews.com)
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