The FDA has approved Lynkuet, a 60-milligram capsule therapy from Bayer, for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes due to menopause. Lynkuet is the first dual neurokinin-1 and neurokinin-3 receptor antagonist approved for this indication. The once-daily, nonhormonal…
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