new drug for intermittent claudication

March 1999

You'll see a new drug for intermittent claudication...Pletal (PLAY-tal, cilostazol) from Pharmacia & Upjohn and Otsuka.

It seems to be more effective than Trental (pentoxifylline)...to increase the distance patients can walk without pain.

Pletal is a platelet inhibitor and vasodilator. It works by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 3.

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The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is now setting standards for some herbal products
Heart Failure earlier and more aggressive treatment for systolic heart failure
Heart Failure more heart failure patients on amiodarone (Cordarone)
Diabetes low-dose aspirin for most adults with diabetes
Interactions more drugs that can interact with grapefruit juice
Pediatrics Giving amoxicillin just ONCE a day may be effective for treating Strep throat in children
Women's Health Evista (raloxifene) might help prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Women's Health Rumors are running rampant over the Internet about tampons and about aspartame (NutraSweet)
Colon Cancer calcium supplements might reduce the risk of colon cancer
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Antithrombotics You'll see more patients monitoring their own warfarin therapy
Cardiology Verelan PM, a new timed-release verapamil for hypertension
Cardiology new drug for intermittent claudication
Lots of pharmacies are now springing up on the Internet