First Drug to Treat Severe Frostbite Approved in U.S. | Environment News Service (ENS)
WASHINGTON, DC, February 15, 2024 (ENS) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug - an injection to treat severe frostbite in adults that reduces the risk of finger or toe, nose or ear amputation. The iloprost injection, marketed under the brand name Aurlumyn, is a vasodilator, a drug that opens blood vessels and prevents blood clotting. %environment_news_service% news environment latest on forests, oceans, climate, wildlife, fisheries, transportation, business