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Article about Canalevia-CA1, Jaguar Health's Prescription Drug Conditionally Approved by the FDA for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea in Dogs, Published in PetVet Magazine
Canalevia®-CA1 is a canine-specific formulation of crofelemer, Jaguar's novel, oral plant-based drug sustainably harvested from the Croton lechleri
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[{"type":"text","content":"Canalevia®-CA1 is a canine-specific formulation of crofelemer, Jaguar's novel, oral plant-based drug sustainably harvested from the Croton lechleri treeCrofelemer, the active ingredient in Canalevia CA-1, is the subject of Jaguar's recently conducted Phase 3 OnTarget trial in humans for cancer therapy-related diarrhea SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2024 / Jaguar Health, Inc.(NASDAQ:JAGX) (Jaguar) today announced that an article about Canalevia-CA1 (crofelemer delayed-release tablets), Jaguar's prescription drug for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID) in dogs, has been published in PetVet Magazine and can be viewed by clicking here.Canalevia-CA1 is conditionally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of CID in dogs and is the first and only treatment for CID in dogs to receive any approval from the FDA.\"As the article states, whether a patient has two legs or four, cancer therapy-related diarrhea (CTD) can have a significant effect on morbidity and mortality. In human patients, managing CTD may require dosing holidays, dose reductions or discontinuations of cancer drugs, potentially resulting in less effective cancer treatment, treatment resistance or failures,\" said Lisa Conte, Jaguar's president and CEO. \"Jaguar is deeply committed to supporting the quality of life of people and animals undergoing cancer treatment.\"Important Safety Information About Canalevia®-CA1For oral use in dogs only. Not for use in humans. Keep Canalevia-CA1 (crofelemer delayed-release tablets) in a secure location out of reach of children and other animals. Consult a physician in case of accidental ingestion by humans. Do not use in dogs that have a known hypersensitivity to crofelemer. Prior to using Canalevia-CA1, rule out infectious etiologies of diarrhea. Canalevia-CA1 is a conditionally approved drug indicated for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea in dogs. The most common adverse reactions included decreased appetite, decreased activity, dehydration, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Use only as directed. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product other than as directed in the labeling. Conditionally approved by FDA pending a full demonstration of effectiveness under applicat...