| Tuesday, November 30, 2004 |
| PATCH WOULD BE FIRST 'FEMALE VIAGRA' |
If cleared by an FDA panel this week, INTRINSA-- a patch that boosts testosterone in women -- could be the first drug to treat female sexual dysfunction. Although other drugs are in various stage of the three phase testing process, none except INTRINSA is expected to come to market until 2006.
DRUGS INTENTED TO TREAT DESIRE DISORDER
(Distressing lack of interest in sex)
1.1)
DRUG: Intrinsa
MAKER: Procter and Gamble
FORM: Testosterone Patch
STATUS:Coming before FDA advisory panel this Thursday 02Dec'04
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1.2)
DRUG: LibiGel
MAKER: BioSante
FORM: Testosterone Gel
STATUS:Starting final round clinical tests in 2005
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1.3)
DRUG: Tostrelle
MAKER: Cellegy
FORM: Testosterone Gel
STATUS:May start final round trials in 2005
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1.4)
DRUG: Testosterone MDTS
MAKER: Vivus
FORM: Testosterone Spray
STATUS:Completed second round tests in Australia
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1.5)
DRUG: Androsorb
MAKER: Novavax
FORM: Testosteron Cream
STATUS:Completed preliminary tests
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DRUGS INTENTED TO TREAT AROUSAL DISORDER
(Problems with sensation or lubrication)
DRUG: Viagra
MAKER: Pfizer
FORM: Pill
STATUS:Company halted testing on women in 2004
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DRUG: Alista
MAKER: Vivus
FORM: Cream
STATUS:in Final round tests
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DRUG: FemProx
MAKER: NexNed
FORM: Cream
STATUS:in Final round tests in China
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DRUG: PT-141
MAKER: Palatin
FORM: Nasal Spray
STATUS:in Second round test
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FACTORS THAT DIMINISH FEMALE LIBIDO
MEDICAL** Illness
** Glandular dysfunction
** Medications (hormones, birth control pills, anti depressant drugs)
** Depression
NON-MEDICAL
** Psychological conflict
** Upbringing
** Inept or insensitive partner
** Past abuse
** Fatigue
OVER THE COUNTER PRODUCTS
Currently available over-the-counter products that claim to boost the female libido, arousal or pleasure in sex are not evaluated by the FDA and effectiveness.
EXAMPLES:
Zestra
Finally....The Solution for Women
Avlimil
Climatique
Femore
Lioness
Escalate
Emerita
Vigel
Impulsaria
Alura
ArginMax
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