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Pharmacology Watch - Full May 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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FDA Actions
The FDA is requiring the manufacturers of metoclopramide (Reglan®) include a boxed warning on their labeling regarding the risk of long-term or high-dose use and tardive dyskinesia. -
Modafinil's abuse potential
Modafinil (Provigil®) is a wake-promoting medication used to treat narcolepsy and other sleep disorders. -
Aspirin dose and cardioprotection
What is the best dose of aspirin for patients taking dual therapy with clopidogrel to prevent cardiovascular events? -
PPIs and clopidogrel
Increasing evidence suggests that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may attenuate the effect of clopidogrel on platelet aggregation. -
Finding pharmaceuticals in natural products
Some natural products are not so "natural" after all. -
Sleep Apnea: A Somewhat Different Viewpoint
The need for participation of the primary care physician in the treatment of sleep apnea has become much more apparent in recent years. -
Primary Care Reports - Full May 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Pharmacology Watch
Aspirin dose and cardioprotection; uncovering modafinil's abuse potential; proton-pump inhibitors and clopidogrel; FDA actions. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement