FDA approves first oral treatment for postpartum depression
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Abstract
In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zurzuvae (zuranolone), the first oral medication indicated to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults. PPD is a major depressive episode that typically occurs after childbirth but can also begin during the later stages of pregnancy. Until now, treatment for PPD was only available as an IV injection given by a health care provider in certain health care facilities.
Topics & Concepts
Postpartum depressionMedicineDepression (economics)Food and drug administrationChildbirthPregnancyPostpartum periodPsychiatryHealth careObstetricsMedical emergencyBiologyGeneticsEconomic growthMacroeconomicsEconomicsMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum