More patients will get hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, etc) for systemic lupus erythematosus

December 2007

More patients will get hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, etc) for systemic lupus erythematosus.

Lupus patients are often started on NSAIDs for pain and inflammation. Immunosuppressants are added to suppress lupus flares.

Hydroxychloroquine reduces severe flares that affect skin, joints, and other organs...and also seems to improve survival.

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Table of Contents

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Diabetes new prescribing restrictions for rosiglitazone
Gastroenterology drugs surprise patients by causing esophageal pain
Men's Health possible hearing loss with the erectile dysfunction drugs (Viagra, etc)
Infectious Diseases Daptomycin (Cubicin) is a new IV antibiotic
Respiratory & Allergy Avamys (AV-uh-miss) will be a new option for treating seasonal allergic rhinitis
Women's Health how to choose the right oral contraceptive
Women's Health stronger warnings to avoid mycophenolate (CellCept, Myfortic) during pregnancy
Neurology & Pain what to use for low back pain
Psychiatry psychiatric problems and serious allergic reactions with modafinil (Alertec)
Rheumatology More patients will get hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, etc) for systemic lupus erythematosus
Supplements A controversy is brewing over the natural sweetener, stevia
Substance Use Disorder Suboxone is a new sublingual tablet to treat opioid dependence
Cardiology when it's better to use an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Practice End of year is a good time to reflect on trustworthy drug information that is relevant to practice