new IV version of ibuprofen, Caldolor

November 2009

You'll see ads for a new IV version of ibuprofen, Caldolor.

It doesn't have a 5-day limit like ketorolac does. But it costs up to 9 times more and has to be mixed before infusion.

Recommend injectable ketorolac for short-term use in patients at low risk for GI bleeding or kidney dysfunction.

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Table of Contents

Gastroenterology help adjusting meds after bariatric surgery
Diabetes new warnings about reports of acute pancreatitis with sitagliptin (Januvia, Janumet)
two new compounding kits to make "magic mouthwash"
Influenza Compounding Tamiflu suspension and Relenza is leading to problems
Influenza giving acetaminophen to children before vaccinations might reduce immunity
Pediatrics Intuniv (in-TOO-niv), a new extended-release guanfacine for ADHD
Cardiology whether proton pump inhibitors decrease the efficacy of clopidogrel (Plavix)
Women's Health whether ginger is safe during pregnancy
Women's Health how to switch women from oral to topical estrogens
Neurology & Pain whether it's okay for patients to take ketorolac (Toradol, etc) for more than 5 days
Neurology & Pain new IV version of ibuprofen, Caldolor
supplements for colds and flu
Gastroenterology rebound acid-related symptoms after stopping proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)