new option for testosterone replacement called Axiron (AXE-er-on), a solution that's applied to the underarms

July 2013

Men will have a new option for testosterone replacement called Axiron (AXE-er-on), a solution that's applied to the underarms....

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Table of Contents

Antithrombotics more emphasis on patients with A fib NOT stopping Pradaxa (dabigatran), Xarelto (rivaroxaban), or Eliquis (apixaban)
Men s Health new option for testosterone replacement called Axiron (AXE-er-on), a solution that's applied to the underarms
Bites Stings The latest Canadian guidelines for preventing insect bites
Practice Pharmacists will get more involved in "transitions of care"
Ophthalmology treatments for open-angle glaucoma
Osteoporosis STOPPING bisphosphonates (alendronate, etc) after 3 to 5 years in patients at low fracture risk
Pediatrics Codeine should no longer be used in kids under 12 years old
Respiratory Allergy Inhaled steroids are in and LONG-acting beta-agonists are out for exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Ghost Tablets Patients may not believe their drug is working if they see "ghost" tablets in their stool
Women s Health new OTC screening test for vaginal infections called VagiSense
NSAIDs a bigger push to avoid ORAL diclofenac