Cipro is now approved for use in some CHILDREN

May 2004

Cipro is now approved for use in some CHILDREN.

It's approved for treating complicated urinary tract and kidney infections in children as young as 1 year old.

It's also approved for post-exposure treatment of inhalational anthrax in children.

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Table of Contents

Lots of drug study results are being disseminated with a favorable spin
Cardiology Tylenol ads that caution about taking ibuprofen with aspirin
warnings about antidepressants and possible suicide
Infectious Diseases There's confusion about the proper treatment for syphilis
Cholesterol People often ask how to increase their HDL cholesterol
Dermatology surprise sunburn by not knowing which drugs can cause sun-sensitivity
Dermatology Aldara is now indicated for actinic keratoses
Ophthalmology supplements for macular degeneration
IV acetylcysteine product, Acetadote for acetaminophen overdose
Pediatrics holding off on antibiotics for kids' ear infections
Pediatrics Cipro is now approved for use in some CHILDREN
Migraine Vioxx (rofecoxib) for migraines
Patients will ask lots of questions about the new Medicare drug discount cards