Should ALL NSAIDs be avoided in patients with aspirin reactions

October 2010

Should ALL NSAIDs be avoided in patients with aspirin reactions? Most aspirin and NSAID reactions AREN'T immune-mediated or TRUE allergies. M...

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Table of Contents

Cardiology more drug combos for uncomplicated hypertension
Diabetes possible link between Actos (pioglitazone) and bladder cancer
Gastroenterology new proton pump inhibitor called Dexilant (dexlansoprazole)
target more people to receive flu vaccine this year
whether patients allergic to eggs can still get the flu vaccine
Bisphosphonates new concerns that bisphosphonates might increase the risk of esophageal cancer and femur fractures
Oral Health how to treat dry mouth
Contraceptives about a new emergency contraceptive called Ella
Psychiatry Invega Sustenna (paliperidone), the first once-a-month injectable atypical antipsychotic
Respiratory & Allergy acetaminophen might increase the risk of asthma in kids
Renal & Urology WOMEN get alpha-blockers (tamsulosin, etc) to improve symptoms due to bladder outlet obstruction
Should ALL NSAIDs be avoided in patients with aspirin reactions
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