Tequin (gatifloxacin) is now contraindicated for diabetes patients

March 2006

Tequin (gatifloxacin) is now contraindicated for diabetes patients.

In January, we told you about the many reports of hyper- and hypoglycemia associated with Tequin...especially in diabetes patients.

Also watch for patients at risk for blood glucose problems with Tequin due to advanced age or renal insufficiency.

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Table of Contents

MedGuides are piling up on many pharmacy counters
Cardiology Ranexa (ranolazine) for chronic angina
Cardiology LOW-dose vitamin K supplements to stabilize the effect of warfarin in certain patients
Osteoporosis IV form of Boniva (ibandronate)
whether saw palmetto is effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
American Heart Association now says NOT to rely on soy protein or isoflavone supplements to prevent heart disease
Diabetes whether sulfonylureas increase mortality
Diabetes Many patients are looking forward to trying the new inhaled insulin, Exubera
Diabetes Apidra (insulin glulisine) is the newest rapid-acting insulin
Statins how to monitor for myopathy in patients taking statins
FDA will likely pull epinephrine inhalers (Primatene Mist, etc) off the market
Kidney Disease Even patients with SEVERE kidney disease seem to benefit from ACE inhibitors
Obesity & Weight Loss Acomplia and OTC orlistat for weight loss
Infectious Diseases possible liver toxicity in patients taking Ketek (telithromycin)
Infectious Diseases Tequin (gatifloxacin) is now contraindicated for diabetes patients