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A recent trial found that nearly 60% of patients with a rare condition called eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) went into remission when treated with Fasenra, a medication developed by AstraZeneca. The European Commission has approved Fasenra as an additional treatment for adults with this condition, which used to be known as Churg-Strauss syndrome.<\/p>\n

EGPA is a rare disease that causes inflammation in blood vessels, potentially leading to serious organ damage if not treated. Many people with EGPA also have severe asthma and nasal<\/a> problems.<\/p>\n

Fasenra is the second biologic drug approved for EGPA and offers a convenient monthly injection option for patients. This approval was based on results from a study called MANDARA, which compared Fasenra to another drug, mepolizumab, in 140 patients. The study found that Fasenra was as effective as mepolizumab, with nearly 60% of patients achieving remission. Additionally, 41% of patients on Fasenra were able to stop using oral corticosteroids.<\/p>\n

AstraZeneca’s Fasenra is already approved for use in over 80 countries and has been a well-established treatment for severe asthma. This new approval gives EGPA patients in Europe a much-needed treatment option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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