Minrad Announces FDA Approval of General Anesthetic Drug, Petrem

Monday, Minrad International, Inc. (BUF), an interventional pain management company, announced that it has received marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration center for veterinary medicine for Petrem, a trademark of Sevoflurane inhalation anesthetic.

Sevoflurane is used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.

The Orchard Park, New York-based company also stated that earlier this week, it started US product launch to the veterinary market.

BUF closed Monday's regular trading session at $1.96, down $0.02 or 1.01%.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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