TWO new regimens for treating ulcers caused by H. pylori

September 1996

The FDA just approved TWO new regimens for treating ulcers caused by H. pylori.

One is Glaxo's new Tritec plus Biaxin (clarithromycin).

Tritec is a combination of ranitidine (Zantac) and bismuth. The ranitidine suppresses acid...bismuth helps suppress H. pylori.

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Table of Contents

Gastroenterology TWO new regimens for treating ulcers caused by H. pylori
Infectious Diseases warning that quinolone antibiotics can cause inflamed or ruptured tendons
Infectious Diseases zinc lozenges for colds
first metered-dose inhaler that doesn't contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Antidepressants a new antidepressant, Remeron
Antidepressants the herbal product St John's wort
Vaccines Tripedia, one of the ACELLULAR pertussis vaccines, to INFANTS
Vaccines acellular pertussis vaccines for ADULTS
Cerebyx (fosphenytoin injection)
Copaxone (Co-PAX-ohn, copolymer-1 or "cop-1") for multiple sclerosis (MS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis comprehensive new guidelines for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis thalidomide for rheumatoid arthritis
Dermatology new acne treatment, Differin (adapalene) gel
Refill reminder programs will grow
study comparing Proscar (finasteride) with Hytrin (terazosin) for BPH is causing quite a stir