Celsentri (maraviroc) is a new HIV drug in Canada

November 2007

Celsentri (maraviroc) is a new HIV drug in Canada.

You'll see it spelled "Selzentry" in the U.S.

Celsentri is the first in a new class called CCR5 antagonists.

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Table of Contents

Myths prevent many people from getting flu vaccine
Respiratory & Allergy Canadian Thoracic Society guidelines will improve COPD treatment
Celsentri (maraviroc) is a new HIV drug in Canada
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Infectious Diseases Methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) infections are rising
Diabetes Exubera (inhaled insulin) will NOT be launched in Canada
Psychiatry potentially fatal arrhythmias with haloperidol
Smoking Cessation bizarre psychiatric effects in patients using Champix (varenicline) to stop smoking
Gastroenterology which antibiotic regimens to use for treating H. pylori
Supplements some mothers and babies aren't getting enough vitamin D
Supplements Akavar 20/50 for weight loss
Osteoporosis new dosing for Actonel (risedronate)
Osteoporosis A new Aclasta study emphasizes the importance of treating patients for osteoporosis after a hip fracture
Pediatrics The recent withdrawal of infant cough and cold OTCs has parents asking how to alleviate cold symptoms in young children
Pediatrics what to do if a child's liquid antibiotic is accidentally left out of the refrigerator