more drug combos for uncomplicated hypertension

October 2010

See the FDA's April 2012 safety notice concerning the use of Aliskiren (Tekturna) with ACEIs or ARBs

You'll see more drug combos for uncomplicated hypertension.

At least 75% of patients need 2 or more drugs to reach BP goals.

Combining two SYNERGISTIC drugs lowers blood pressure about FIVE times more than doubling the dose of one drug.

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Table of Contents

Cardiology more drug combos for uncomplicated hypertension
Diabetes possible link between Actos (pioglitazone) and bladder cancer
Immunizations whether patients allergic to eggs can still get the flu vaccine
Immunizations Many pharmacies are now running successful immunization programs
Psychiatry Silenor (SI-leh-nor) and Oleptro (oh-LEP-tro) are two NEW formulations of the OLD drugs doxepin and trazodone
Oral Health how to treat dry mouth
Bisphosphonates new concerns that bisphosphonates might increase the risk of esophageal cancer and femur fractures
Contraceptives controversy over the new emergency contraceptive, Ella (ulipristal)
Gastroenterology There's confusion about pancreatic enzyme products
Respiratory & Allergy acetaminophen might increase the risk of asthma in kids
Should ALL NSAIDs be avoided in patients with aspirin reactions
Renal & Urology WOMEN get alpha-blockers (tamsulosin, etc) to improve symptoms due to bladder outlet obstruction