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[New drugs for small animals in 2015]
1Dr. Ilka Ute Emmerich, VETIDATA, Institut für Pharmakologie, Pharmazie und Toxikologie, Veterinärmedizinische Fakultät, Universität Leipzig, An den Tierkliniken 39, 04103 Leipzig,
Summary
In 2015, new veterinary pharmaceuticals were introduced in Germany, including Amlodipine and Diazepam for small animals. Additionally, Itraconazole gained approval for ornamental birds, expanding treatment options.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- In 2015, the German market saw the release of four new active pharmaceutical ingredients for small animal use.
- These included Amlodipine, Diazepam, Terbinafine, and Torasemide, targeting various conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the introduction of new veterinary drugs in the German market in 2015.
- To highlight the expansion of Itraconazole's approved usage to ornamental birds.
Main Methods:
- Review of pharmaceutical market releases in Germany for the year 2015.
- Identification of newly approved active pharmaceutical ingredients and their target species.
Main Results:
- Four new active pharmaceutical ingredients were launched for small animals: Amlodipine (calcium-channel blocker), Diazepam (benzodiazepine), Terbinafine (antifungal), and Torasemide (diuretic).
- Itraconazole (antifungal) received authorization for use in ornamental birds, marking an expansion to a new species.
Conclusions:
- The year 2015 marked a significant expansion in available pharmaceutical treatments for small animals in Germany.
- The approval of Itraconazole for ornamental birds broadened therapeutic options for avian species.