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Eli Lilly’s Zepbound Becomes First FDA-Approved Drug Therapy for Sleep Apnea

The FDA has approved Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, a once-weekly injectable drug, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity. Used in combination with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise, Zepbound can lead to improved sleep apnea and weight loss. The drug, initially developed for metabolic conditions, is the first FDA-approved therapy for sleep apnea, a condition that affects an estimated 25 million US adults and is usually managed with a medical breathing aid device.

Source: medcitynews.com –

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