FDA Approves Generic Docetaxel Injection from Hospira

Inadequate Pain Meds in ER for Patients With Long-Bone Fx

May 21, 2012

The majority of patients with long-bone fractures receive inadequate pain medication in the emergency department, and disparities in management exist.

Increase in Physical Activity in Men Optimizes Peak Bone Mass

May 21, 2012

For young men, increasing physical activity over a five-year period is associated with improvements in bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD).

Palpitations Predict Future Atrial Fibrillation

May 21, 2012

Palpitations, hypertension, and body mass index (BMI) are predictive of future atrial fibrillation (AF) in both men and women.

Epidemiology of Rosacea Described in United Kingdom

May 21, 2012

The incidence of rosacea in the United Kingdom is 1.65 per 1,000 person-years, with alcohol consumption linked to a modest increase in risk and current smoking linked to an decreased risk.

Research Increasingly Points to Migraine as Neurological (vs. Vascular) Disorder

Debra Hughes May 19, 2012

Recent research has resulted in a very rich pipeline of new agents to treat migraine, said David Dodick, MD, in presenting the Global Year Against Pain Lecture at the American Pain Society's 31st Annual Scientific Meeting.

Labetalol HCl Injection

Cardiovascular System > Hypertension

Labetalol HCl 5mg/mL; soln for IV inj and infusion after dilution; contains parabens.

Updated: 9/20/2010

NECON 1/50- 28

Ob/Gyn > Contraception

Norethindrone 1mg, mestranol 50mcg (21 tabs); inert (7 tabs).

PERI-COLACE

Gastrointestinal Tract > Constipation and bowel cleansers

Docusate sodium 50mg, standardized senna (as sennosides 8.6mg); tabs.

PROFILNINE SD

Hematology > Bleeding disorders

Coagulation Factor IX complex (human) 500 IU, 1000 IU, 1500 IU; per vial; lyophilized concentrate for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains Factor X, Factor II, Factor VII; preservative-free.

TAXOTERE

Oncology > Colorectal and other GI cancers

Docetaxel 40mg/mL; soln for IV infusion after dilution; contains polysorbate 80; diluent contains alcohol.

Treatment Update: PediPirox^™-4 Nail Kit (ciclopirox topical solution, 8%)

April 25, 2012

Update on Melanoma Treatment: SYLATRON™ (peg-interferon alfa-2b) for injection, for subcutaneous use

January 23, 2012

Acute Pain Update: SPRIX^® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal Spray 15.75 mg per spray

November 29, 2011

Osteoporosis Treatments

May 16, 2012

Osteoporosis treatment chart.

Mood Disorder Treatments

May 16, 2012

Mood disorder treatments for bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, treatment resistant depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and others.

Antiretroviral Contraindications and Drug Interactions Chart

May 16, 2012

HIV medication contraindications and drug interactions comparison chart.

Antiretroviral Treatment Chart

May 16, 2012

Antiretroviral dosing regimen chart for HIV.

Combination Treatments for Hypertension Chart

May 16, 2012

Hypertension dosing chart for combination antihypertensive medications.