Tiotropium (Spiriva) for COPD
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The approval of a drug named Tiotropium bromide inhalation powder (Spiriva Handihaler-Boehringer Ingelheim) by the FDA is discussed. This long-acting inhaled anticholinergic drug for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) improves lung function, reduces symptoms, improves quality of life and decreases the number of exacerbations with once-daily dosing.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2004
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Prilosec, Nexium and Sterioisomers
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Clinical testing reveals that drug sterioisomers of the old drugs differ from each other and from the racemic mixture of the two in their pharmacokinetics, activity and toxicity. Data indicate that the S-isomer levofloxacin is better than the racemic ofloxacin. The effectiveness as claimed by pharmaceutical manufacturers are not substantiated.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2003
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Newer antihistamines; Esomeprazole (Nexium); Bivalirudin (Angiomax) for angioplasty
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This newsletter introduces three new drugs for allergy, proton pump inhibitor drugs for GERD treatment, and bivalirudin for coronary angioplasty. The dosage , pharmacokinetics, clinical study findings, adverse side effects and cost are described for each of the above formulary.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 2001
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