Oral ketoconazole (Nizoral, etc) will continue to fall out of favour for treating fungal infections

September 2013

Oral ketoconazole (Nizoral, etc) will continue to fall out of favour for treating fungal infections....

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COPD two new inhalers for COPD, Tudorza Genuair (TU-door-za JEN-u-aire) and Breo Ellipta (BREE-oh ee-LIP-ta)
ADHD more questions about ADHD stimulants
Stroke More patients will get aspirin plus a SHORT course of clopidogrel immediately after a minor ischemic stroke or TIA
Psychology Abilify (aripiprazole) is the first atypical antipsychotic approved for ADD-ON therapy for depression
Antifungals Oral ketoconazole (Nizoral, etc) will continue to fall out of favour for treating fungal infections
Breast Cancer a stronger push to offer drug therapy for primary prevention of breast cancer in higher-risk women
Cardiology Women will ask whether taking a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine, etc) increases their risk of breast cancer
Cardiology warning about olmesartan and serious GI problems
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Oral cefixime is falling out of favour for treating gonorrhea
Fluoride all of the fluoride products used to prevent cavities
Natural Medicines whether fish oil increases the risk of prostate cancer