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Vertex Receives the US FDA Approval for Journavx (Suzetrigine) to Treat Acute Pain
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- The FDA has approved Journavx (50mg; BID) to treat moderate-to-severe acute pain in adults
- JOURNAVX is an oral, non-opioid pain signal inhibitor that selectively targets NaV1.8 relative to other NaV channels
- The company is also testing suzetrigine for peripheral neuropathic pain (PNP), with ongoing P-III trial for diabetic neuropathy and plans for lumbosacral radiculopathy studies, subject to regulatory discussions
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