Qbrexza: The first ever effective prescription treatment for excessive sweating!!

US drug authority (FDA) has approved a new drug for the patients suffering from excessive sweating. Name of the new drug is Qbrexza (pronounced “kew brex zah,”) which is a topical agentonceas to be applied locally in the form of disposable cloth. Recommended dose is once daily. It is going to be marketed by Dermira. The generic component of this new drug is glycopyrronium.

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Excessive sweating or hyperhydrosis is a a quite common problem though the exact cause is unknown. According to Dermira, 10 million Americans are having such problem. So for the available treatment options are Botox injection into the affected area or surgical removal of the sweat glands. Glycopyrronium(Qbrexza) is the new addition to the list.

It can be prescribed to the patients of 9 years and olders. Possible side effects are:
● Itching and burning of the skin
● Headache and throat pain
● Dryness in skin, mouth and eyes
● Constipation
● Blurred vision