new ADHD stimulant called Focalin

January 2002

Novartis is now marketing the new ADHD stimulant called Focalin.

Focalin is a schedule II drug and contains DEXmethylphenidate. It's the dextro isomer of methylphenidate (Ritalin, etc).

Methylphenidate contains both the dextro and levo isomers.

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Statin Comparison Chart--New generics for lovastatin will hit the market
new COX-2 inhibitor called Bextra (valdecoxib)
new ADHD stimulant called Focalin
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Migraine how to pick a triptan
Neurology & Pain new Percocet tabs with lower doses of acetaminophen
Infectious Diseases teenagers and adults with chronic cough actually have pertussis (whooping cough)
Infectious Diseases new injectable antibiotic called Invanz (IN-vance, ertapenem)
Cardiology new heart failure guidelines
Cardiology B vitamins are in for heart disease
Vaccines whether it's safe for warfarin patients to get influenza or pneumococcal vaccines
Vaccines Not enough adults with asthma are getting the flu vaccine
Sepsis Xigris (Zy-gris, drotrecogin alfa), the first drug approved for treating severe sepsis
Sepsis controlling hyperglycemia with insulin significantly reduces sepsis in critically ill patients
Supplements Kava's days might be numbered
Practice annual new drug chart for 2001
Practice annual new drug chart for 2001
Practice annual new drug chart for 2001
Practice annual new drug chart for 2001