Medications for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Found 3 Approved Drugs for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Semaglutide
Brand Names
Rybelsus, Ozempic, Wegovy
Semaglutide
Brand Names
Rybelsus, Ozempic, Wegovy
Form: Injection, Tablet
Method of administration: Subcutaneous, Oral
FDA approval date: September 20, 2019
Classification: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
WEGOVY is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in: adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of [see Dosage and Administration.
Rezdiffra
Generic Name
Resmetirom
Rezdiffra
Generic Name
Resmetirom
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: March 14, 2024
Classification: Thyroid Hormone Receptor beta Agonist
REZDIFFRA is indicated in conjunction with diet and exercise for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis). This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on improvement of NASH and fibrosis. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. Limitations of Use Avoid use of REZDIFFRA in patients with decompensated cirrhosis [see Use in Specific Populations.
Tigan
Generic Name
Trimethobenzamide
Tigan
Generic Name
Trimethobenzamide
Form: Injection, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral, Intramuscular
FDA approval date: August 01, 2008
Classification: Antiemetic
Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are indicated in adults for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis. Limitation of Use: Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to the risk of extrapyramidal signs and symptoms and other serious central nervous system (CNS) effects, and the risk of exacerbation of the underlying disease in pediatric patients with Reye’s syndrome or other hepatic impairment. Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsules are an antiemetic indicated in adults for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting and for nausea associated with gastroenteritis. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use: Trimethobenzamide hydrochloride capsule is not recommended for use in pediatric patients due to the risk of extrapyramidal signs and symptoms and other serious central nervous system (CNS) effects and the risk of exacerbation of the underlying disease in pediatric patients with Reye’s syndrome or other hepatic impairment. ( 1.
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