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Non-Opioid Pain Killer Approved

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new non-opioid pain reliever called suzetrigine to treat moderate to severe short-term pain in adults. Marketed as Journavx by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the drug works by blocking a specific channel that transmits pain signals to the brain. After the tragedy of tens of thousands of opioid-related deaths, this non-addictive option for use after surgery or for acute pain management is a welcome alternative. Journavx was evaluated in two randomized, double-blind trials, and was found to demonstrate a statistically significant superior reduction in pain compared to a placebo.


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