Kava's days might be numbered

January 2002

Kava's days might be numbered...due to possible liver toxicity.

We alerted you last March about reports of acute hepatitis.

Now there are 24 suspected cases in Germany of liver failure, hepatitis, and cirrhosis...including a death and 3 liver transplants.

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Table of Contents

Statin Comparison Chart--New generics for lovastatin will hit the market
new COX-2 inhibitor called Bextra (valdecoxib)
new ADHD stimulant called Focalin
Serzone can cause liver failure
Migraine how to pick a triptan
Neurology & Pain new Percocet tabs with lower doses of acetaminophen
Infectious Diseases teenagers and adults with chronic cough actually have pertussis (whooping cough)
Infectious Diseases new injectable antibiotic called Invanz (IN-vance, ertapenem)
Cardiology new heart failure guidelines
Cardiology B vitamins are in for heart disease
Vaccines whether it's safe for warfarin patients to get influenza or pneumococcal vaccines
Vaccines Not enough adults with asthma are getting the flu vaccine
Sepsis Xigris (Zy-gris, drotrecogin alfa), the first drug approved for treating severe sepsis
Sepsis controlling hyperglycemia with insulin significantly reduces sepsis in critically ill patients
Supplements Kava's days might be numbered
Practice annual new drug chart for 2001
Practice annual new drug chart for 2001
Practice annual new drug chart for 2001
Practice annual new drug chart for 2001