Sanofi's Dupixent Urticaria Treatment Approved in Japan.

Urticaria, commonly known as hives, remains a vexing problem in the medical field, with its causes remaining elusive. However, managing its symptoms is usually straightforward. Sanofi's Dupixent has recently been approved in Japan for treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), making Japan the first country to do so. Dupixent is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the signaling of key proteins involved in type 2 inflammation, which plays a role in CSU. This approval highlights Dupixent's value as a novel treatment option for patients with unmet needs in this condition, and it marks the sixth global indication for the drug.

February 16, 2024
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