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Drug News from MPR

Prenate Mini Vitamins Now Available

May 22, 2012

Avion Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of Prenate Mini, a once-daily easy-to-swallow prenatal vitamin capsule.

Levemir Expands Pediatric Indication

May 22, 2012

Novo Nordisk announced that the FDA has approved Levemir (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection) for use in children ages two to five years with type 1 diabetes.

Phase 3 Study Update of Lubiprostone for Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction (OBD)

May 22, 2012

Sucampo announced positive data from a Phase 3 clinical trial of lubiprostone for the treatment of opioid-induced bowel dysfunction (OBD).

DUTOPROL

5/21/2012

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

Pharmacological Class: Cardioselective β₁-blocker + diuretic.

Active Ingredient(s): Metoprolol succinate extended-release, hydrochlorothiazide; 25/12.5mg, 50/12.5mg, 100/12.5mg; tablets.

Indication: Hypertension.

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News from The Clinical Advisor

Azithromycin linked to increased cardiovascular mortality

May 18, 2012

The FDA is reviewing the risk for sudden cardiac death among patients taking azithromycin.

Acupuncture improved dyspnea on exertion in COPD

May 17, 2012

After 12 weeks of acupuncture patients with COPD had better Borg scale score and improved walk distance on the six-minute walk test compared to those assigned to placebo.

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State of the Art Breast Cancer Care: Prevention, Screening, and Intervention for the Primary Care Provider

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Cardioembolic Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation & Similar Conditions

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Clinical Challenge

A routine check-up  reveals a significant  genetic abnormality

Jill Beyer Blodget, FNP April 02, 2012

A corrections officer came into the primary care office for a routine physical and left with an unexpected diagnosis.

Severe dizziness, nausea and vomiting prompt an ED visit

Siegfried Emme, NP-C, CEN, CCRN March 05, 2012

The patient's gait was affected 48 hours after onset and any slight head movement intensified the feeling of imbalance.

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