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flag FDA approves first nasal spray, etripamil, for home treatment of rapid heartbeats in PSVT patients.

flag The FDA has approved etripamil (Cardamyst) nasal spray, the first self-administered treatment for acute paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) in adults, allowing patients to manage rapid heart rate episodes at home. flag Based on the phase 3 RAPID trial, 64% of patients using etripamil restored normal heart rhythm within 30 minutes, compared to 31% on placebo, with a median conversion time of 17.2 minutes. flag The drug, a calcium channel blocker, was well-tolerated, with mild nasal side effects and no serious adverse events. flag It is expected to be available in retail pharmacies by early 2026 and may reduce emergency visits and improve quality of life for PSVT patients.

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