Xifaxan (rifaximin) now comes in a 550 mg tablet to prevent hepatic encephalopathy due to chronic liver disease

June 2010

Xifaxan (rifaximin) now comes in a 550 mg tablet to prevent hepatic encephalopathy due to chronic liver disease....

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Table of Contents

Allergic Reactions Cross-sensitivity between drug classes is a problem...SOMETIMES
something that works for nocturnal leg cramps
Cardiology how long patients should take aspirin PLUS clopidogrel (Plavix) OR prasugrel (Effient) after a coronary stent
Respiratory & Allergy whether patients with severe allergies should carry TWO doses of injectable epinephrine (EpiPen, etc)
Interactions new black box warning for OxyContin (oxycodone) about interactions with CYP3A4 drugs
Gastroenterology Xifaxan (rifaximin) now comes in a 550 mg tablet to prevent hepatic encephalopathy due to chronic liver disease
Men's Health Provenge (sipuleucel-T), a new "therapeutic vaccine" to TREAT advanced prostate cancer
Supplements Many patients use coenzyme Q10...but does it really work
Diabetes & Endocrinology limit the use of propylthiouracil for hyperthyroidism
Women's Health if hormone therapy increases cancer risk
Dyslipidemia new statin called Livalo (LIV-al-o, pitavastatin)