Pharmacist's Letter Canada

June 2019 Issue

You'll hear debate about when and how to taper chronic opioids....

A growing number of patients will ask you about gluten in meds....

You'll see more interest in using SGLT2 inhibitors (Invokana, etc) for renal protection in patients with type 2 diabetes....

Vyzulta (vye-ZUL-tah, latanoprostene bunod) for open-angle glaucoma will soon hit your pharmacy shelves....

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Vyzulta
latanoprostene bunod
A prostaglandin analogue ophthalmic solution to lower intraocular pressure

Radicava
edaravone
An intravenous treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Acetaminophen Injection
acetaminophen
A pain reliever used for the short-term management of mild to moderate pain