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Three New Drugs for Hyperlipidemia
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Mar 03, 2003 (Issue 1151)
, Copenhagen; Dan M. Roden, M.D., Vanderbilt School of Medicine; F. Estelle R. Simons, M.D., University ...
The FDA recently approved three new drugs for treatment of hyperlipidemia. Ezetimibe (ez et' i mibe; Zetia) is the first in a new class of drugs that inhibit intestinal absorption of cholesterol. Extended-release lovastatin (Altocor) is a new formulation of lovastatin (Mevacor, and others). Extended-release niacin plus (immediate-release) lovastatin (Advicor) is the first fixed-dose combination of lipid-lowering drugs.
Drug Interactions
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jun 08, 2003 (Issue 1158)
Meinertz, M.D., University Hospital, Copenhagen; Dan M. Roden, M.D., Vanderbilt School of Medicine; F ...
Changes caused by one drug in the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of another may lead to a pharmacokinetic adverse drug interaction (DN Juurlink et al, JAMA 2003; 289:1652). Additive drug interactions, such as vasodilation caused by both sildenafil (Viagra) and nitrates, can also have adverse effects.
Tinidazole (Tindamax) - A New Anti-Protozoal Drug
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Aug 30, 2004 (Issue 1190)
of Medicine; F. Estelle R. Simons, M.D., University of Manitoba; Neal H. Steigbigel, M.D., New York ...
Tinidazole (Tindamax - Presutti Labs), an oral antiprotozoal drug similar to metronidazole (Flagyl, and others), has been approved by the FDA for treatment of trichomoniasis in adults and for treatment of giardiasis, intestinal amebiasis and amebic liver abcess in adults and children more than 3 years old. Tinidazole has been widely used outside of the US for decades under the trade name Fasigyn (Pfizer).
Acamprosate (Campral) for Alcoholism
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jan 03, 2005 (Issue 1199)
: a systematic review. Addiction 2004; 99:811.
12. F Kiefer et al. Comparing and combining naltrexone ...
Acamprosate calcium (Campral - Forest) is now being marketed for oral use to maintain abstinence from alcohol. It has been used in France and other countries since 1989.
Adacel and Boostrix: Tdap Vaccines for Adolescents and Adults
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Jan 16, 2006 (Issue 1226)
, Copenhagen
Dan M. Roden, M.D., Vanderbilt School of Medicine
F. Estelle R. Simons, M.D., University ...
The FDA has licensed Adacel (Aventis Pasteur) and Boostrix (GlaxoSmithKline), two new combination vaccines that include tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis antigens (Tdap), for use as a booster in adolescents and adults. In the past, older children and adults were not re-immunized against pertussis because of concerns about reactions to the whole-cell vaccine previously used in younger children. The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have recommended that either of the new Tdap vaccines replace routine...
Acupuncture
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 08, 2006 (Issue 1234)
and limbic systems to acupuncture stimulation at ST
36 as evidenced by fMRI. Neuroimage 2005; 27:479.
5. J ...
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting fine needles for therapeutic purposes into points on the skin known as acupoints. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, these points arefound along channels that conduct "qi" (pronounced "chee"), or energy. In addition to insertion of needles, acupoints can be stimulated by heat, electrical current or just pressure.
Nabilone (Cesamet) for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Dec 04, 2006 (Issue 1249)
University School of Medicine
F. Estelle R. Simons, M.D., University of Manitoba
Neal H. Steigbigel, M.D ...
Nabilone, an oral synthetic cannabinoid similar to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in marijuana, has recently been reintroduced to the US market (Cesamet - Valeant) after a 17-year absence. The previous manufacturer discontinued marketing of the drug for commercial reasons. Nabilone is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance.
Removable Permanent Tattoo Ink
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Sep 10, 2007 (Issue 1269)
., University Hospital, Copenhagen
Dan M. Roden, M.D., Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
F. Estelle R ...
In the US, over one third of adults under the age of 35 and about one quarter of those aged 18-50 now have at least one tattoo. In later life, some people come to regret their tattoos, but tattoo inks can be difficult and expensive to remove.2 Recently, some new tattoo inks have been designed for improved safety and ease of removal.
Pregabalin (Lyrica) for Fibromyalgia
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Sep 24, 2007 (Issue 1270)
., Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
F. Estelle R. Simons, M.D., University of Manitoba
Neal H ...
Pregabalin (Lyrica - Pfizer) is the first drug approved by the FDA for management of fibromyalgia. When it was first marketed, pregabalin, which is structurally similar to gabapentin (Neurontin, and others), was approved for treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia and diabetic peripheral neuropathy and for adjunctive treatment of partial onset seizures in adults with epilepsy. It has also been prescribed off-label for other types of neuropathic pain such as sciatica.
Retapamulin (Altabax) - A New Topical Antibiotic
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Feb 25, 2008 (Issue 1280)
., Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
F. Estelle R. Simons, M.D., University of Manitoba
Neal H ...
Retapamulin (re-tap'-a-mue'-lin; Altabax - Glaxo SmithKline) is a topical antibiotic recently approved by the FDA for treatment of bullous and non-bullous impetigo due to Streptococcus pyogenes and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus. It is available as a 1% ointment by prescription only.