Pharmacist's Letter Canada

Article: proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) decrease the antiplatelet effects of clopidogrel (Plavix) November 2008

Article: Canadian diabetes guidelines recommend earlier treatment to prevent and manage diabetes November 2008

Guideline: Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada November 2008

Chart: 2008 Canadian Diabetes Association Guidelines November 2008

Commentary: Do Proton Pump Inhibitors Decrease Clopidogrel (Plavix) Activity? November 2008

Guideline: Reducing the Gastrointestinal Risks of Antiplatelet Therapy and NSAID Use (2008) November 2008

Article: garlic for high blood pressure October 2008

Article: more reports of rhabdomyolysis in patients taking both simvastatin and amiodarone (Cordarone, etc) October 2008

Commentary: Rhabdomyolysis with Combined Use of Amiodarone and Simvastatin October 2008

Commentary: Garlic for Lowering Blood Pressure October 2008

Other: Natural Medicines in the Clinical Management of Hypertension October 2008

Article: Corticosteroids are being used more instead of NSAIDs for acute gout September 2008

Article: combo product called Stalevo will allow patients with Parkinson's disease to take fewer tablets July 2008

Article: glucosamine alone or with chondroitin can interact with warfarin June 2008

Commentary: Glucosamine/Chondroitin and Warfarin Interaction June 2008

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