when it's okay to combine renin-angiotensin system blockers...ACEIs, ARBs, or aliskiren (Tekturna, etc)

February 2012

See the FDA's April 2012 safety notice concerning the use of Aliskiren (Tekturna) with ACEIs or ARBs

You'll hear debate about when it's okay to combine renin-angiotensin system blockers...ACEIs, ARBs, or aliskiren (Tekturna, etc).

Some experts hoped that combining these would improve outcomes.

But there's growing evidence that these combos usually don't provide any additional benefit...and are sometimes harmful.

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Table of Contents

Gastroenterology appropriate drug regimens for H. pylori
Cardiology you'll see more interest in using chlorthalidone instead of hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension
Cardiology when it's okay to combine renin-angiotensin system blockers...ACEIs, ARBs, or aliskiren (Tekturna, etc)
Vaccines More people will get hepatitis B (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB) or HPV (Gardasil) vaccines
Opioids chronic opioids can lead to low testosterone and estrogen
Pediatrics if ciclesonide (Omnaris) or other corticosteroid nasal sprays work better than antibiotics for ear infections
Pediatrics management of constipation in kids
Statins Do statins benefit very elderly patients
Supplements OTC HCG weight loss products off the market
Infectious Diseases new WEEKLY regimen for latent tuberculosis
Women's Health Women often ask what they can use for pain during pregnancy and breastfeeding
ADHD whether ADHD stimulants increase cardiovascular risk or substance abuse in ADULTS