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Lecanemab: How The FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Drug Works And Its Possible Side Effects

Por: Forbes Tech January 06, 2023

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Updated Jan 6, 2023, 04:14pm ESTTopline The FDA granted accelerated approval to Alzeihmer’s drug lecanemab (brand name Leqembi) on Friday, however, severe side effects and a death during a clinical trial possibly linked to the drug has many in the health industry cautious in their optimism of the drug, which would treat a disease that has no known cure. A product image of the drug Leqembi (generic name lecanemab). Courtesy of Eisai Key Facts A... + full article



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