more alerts for drug and grapefruit interactions

January 2013

You'll see more alerts for drug and grapefruit interactions.

Grapefruit blocks enzymes in the gut...leading to increased levels of certain drugs.

For example, grapefruit can push simvastatin levels too high...increasing the patient's risk for developing muscle injury and pain.

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Table of Contents

Generics how to handle Rxs for meds that have DIFFERENT brand names but the SAME generic ingredient
Generics 2013 will be another big year for first-time generics
Osteoporosis new once-weekly alendronate, Binosto (BIN-oss-tow)
Natural Medicines The new Rx fish oil product, Vascepa (vas-EE-puh) will compete with Lovaza
Drug Interactions more alerts for drug and grapefruit interactions
Oral Health what works for canker sores
OTC Products new warnings about the potential dangers of energy drinks and shots
Anticoagulants whether patients need to stop taking Pradaxa, Xarelto, and other blood thinners before surgery
Benzodiazepines whether it's okay to combine benzodiazepines
Bell's Palsy Many patients with Bell's palsy will take oral steroids (prednisone, etc)
Hypertension fewer atenolol (Tenormin, etc) and other "beta-blocker" prescriptions for treating high blood pressure
Practice how to improve the taste of liquid antibiotics