Fewer patients will get digoxin for atrial fibrillation

February 2013

Fewer patients will get digoxin for atrial fibrillation...due to increasing concerns about higher mortality with its use.

Digoxin is sometimes given to control heart rate in patients with A fib...but it can lead to arrhythmias and other toxicities.

Help make sure that digoxin is used appropriately.

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Table of Contents

Anticoagulants approval of Eliquis (apixaban) to prevent stroke in A fib will intensify the marketing war among the NEW oral anticoagulants
Influenza An earlier and more severe influenza season will bring more questions about how to prevent and treat flu
HIV & AIDS Stribild (STRY-bild), a new combo for HIV
Diabetes LESS aggressive BP goals in some diabetes patients
Dyslipidemia Niacin will continue to fall out of favour for dyslipidemia
Cardiology Fewer patients will get digoxin for atrial fibrillation
Women's Health Some women will now use tamoxifen for up to 10 years instead of 5 years
Cannabinoids Health Canada will change how patients access medical marijuana
Respiratory & Allergy Patients who suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis will be able to try SUBLINGUAL Oralair (ORR-ah-lair)
Menopause alternatives to treat menopausal symptoms
Insomnia Sublinox (zolpidem) 5 mg tablets will be hitting your pharmacy shelves along with new dosing changes