Uloric, brings up questions about treating gout

November 2010

The new drug, Uloric, brings up questions about treating gout.

Uloric is the first new gout drug in over 40 years.

But don't give up on the older meds...they work well for most.

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Table of Contents

Gout Uloric, brings up questions about treating gout
Ophthalmology Restasis (ree-STAY-sis), a new cyclosporine emulsion for ophthalmic use
Ophthalmology Latisse (la-TEECE) will be the first drug on the market for increasing eyelash growth
Asthma Spiriva (TIOtropium) used in some patients with asthma
Gastroenterology whether sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate, etc) is safe for hyperkalemia
Women's Health whether the new 10 mcg Vagifem (estradiol) vaginal tablet works as well as the 25 mcg strength
Pediatrics preventing iron deficiency in babies and toddlers
Pediatrics how well "no-touch" thermometers (Kidz-Med, Thermofocus, etc) work for checking fever
Substance Use Disorder People are abusing some unexpected OTC and Rx meds
Warts how to get rid of warts
OTC Products health hazards of misusing energy drinks
Obesity & Weight Loss what to do now that the weight loss drug sibutramine (Meridia, etc) is gone