new combo med, Duexis (ibuprofen/famotidine, du-EX-is) for arthritis patients at risk of developing a stomach ulcer

November 2011

You'll see a new combo med, Duexis (ibuprofen/famotidine, du-EX-is) for arthritis patients at risk of developing a stomach ulcer.

Think of Duexis like a cousin of Vimovo (naproxen/esomeprazole).

Both combine a pain-relieving NSAID with an acid reducer...to protect the stomach from the NSAID's irritating effects.

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Table of Contents

Cough & Cold avoid mishaps with cough and cold medications
Generics make space on your pharmacy shelves for generic atorvastatin (Lipitor) tablets
Medication Errors add Ultram and lithium to the list of drugs involved in look-alike med errors
NSAIDs new combo med, Duexis (ibuprofen/famotidine, du-EX-is) for arthritis patients at risk of developing a stomach ulcer
Osteoporosis how long they should take bisphosphonates (Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, etc) for osteoporosis
Statins new combo drug, Juvisync (JU-vih-sink), for treating diabetes
Asthma You'll finally see Primatene Mist (epinephrine) disappear and the new Combivent Respimat appear
Glaucoma Glaucoma patients often ask which drugs to avoid
Shingles the second ONCE-daily gabapentin, Gralise (gra-LEEZ), hit the market
Magnesium choosing an oral magnesium supplement (Slow-Mag, Mag-Ox, Mag-64, etc)
Erectile Dysfunction MORE prescriptions for DAILY Cialis (tadalafil) and FEWER requests for saw palmetto for men with prostate problems
IV Medications Orders for intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) can cause confusion
Communication avoiding jargon when communicating with patients