Two unique new treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee

September 1997

You'll hear about two unique new treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee...Hyalgan from Sanofi...and Synvisc from Wyeth.

These are both forms of hyaluronic acid...a viscous substance in synovial fluid that lubricates and protects the joint.

Hyalgan is natural hyaluronate. Synvisc is a form of hyaluronate that's been made more viscous.

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Table of Contents

How herbs interact with "regular" drugs
Pulmicort Turbuhaler, a new DRY POWDER inhaler for asthma
Osteoarthritis Two unique new treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee
Pediatrics What do you tell a parent who asks if an antibiotic tastes good?
Pediatrics Ritalin (methylphenidate) to children with epilepsy
Pediatrics Efalex Focus, a new dietary supplement for children
Dermatology Now warning patients NOT to use Skin-Cap
Diabetes Rezulin (troglitazone) is now approved for INITIAL therapy of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Medicare will cover more diabetes supplies and services
Diabetes Allow pharmacists to join together in networks to provide pharmaceutical care SERVICES
Breast Cancer Femara (Fe-MAR-a, letrozole), a new hormonal therapy for advanced breast cancer
Breast Cancer New screening device to help detect breast cancer
Cardiology Nicotine replacement therapy even for patients with coronary artery disease
Actis, a new Rx device for impotence
OTC product called Rejoyn
Ginkgo to try to improve sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants
Interactions Drug interaction alerts are posing problems
Neurology & Pain Duract (bromfenac) for pain