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Medicine Update lets you know about new medicines and new PBS listings. Each issue provides an independent assessment of current information and research about a different medicine.
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| Title | Date | Why read this |
|---|---|---|
| Sitagliptin (Januvia) for type 2 diabetes | 2010-08-20 00:00:00 | This Medicine Update is for people who are taking, or thinking about taking, sitagliptin for type 2 diabetes. |
| Vildagliptin (Galvus) for type 2 diabetes | 2010-08-20 00:00:00 | This Medicine Update is for people who are taking, or thinking about taking, vildagliptin for type 2 diabetes. |
| Pramipexole (Sifrol and Sifrol ER) for Parkinson’s disease | 2010-08-02 00:00:00 | A new, long-acting form of pramipexole (Sifrol ER) is available for Parkinson’s disease. This revised Medicine Update describes the potential benefits, side effects and issues to be aware of with pramipexole (Sifrol) or the long-acting form (Sifrol ER). |
| Dabigatran (Pradaxa) for preventing blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery | 2010-04-12 00:00:00 | Dabigatran is a new medicine to prevent blood clots forming after hip or knee replacement surgery. It works by thinning the blood. |
| Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for preventing blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery | 2010-04-12 00:00:00 | Rivaroxaban is a new medicine to prevent blood clots forming after hip or knee replacement surgery. It works by thinning the blood. |
| Zoledronic acid (Aclasta) for osteoporosis | 2009-04-01 00:00:00 | Information for consumers about zoledronic acid (Aclasta), a new treatment for osteoporosis. This treatment is used only once a year, and is given through a drip into a vein. |
| Tramadol for pain | 2008-12-01 00:00:00 | Information for consumers about tramadol, a painkiller prescribed by your doctor. |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for major depression | 2008-08-01 00:00:00 | Information for consumers about duloxetine (Cymbalta), a new antidepressant for major depression. |
| Strontium ranelate (Protos) for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women | 2008-04-01 00:00:00 | Information for consumers about strontium ranelate (Protos) for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. |
| Alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis - preventing fractures in people with very fragile bones (low bone mineral density) | 2008-01-01 00:00:00 | Information for consumers about the drug Alendronate for preventing fractures in people with very fragile bones (low bone mineral density) and osteoporosis. |
| Fluticasone with salmeterol (Seretide) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2008-01-01 00:00:00 | Information for consumers about the drug Seretide, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
| Varenicline (Champix) for quitting smoking | 2008-01-01 00:00:00 | Information for consumers about the drug Varenicline (Champix), for quitting smoking cigarettes. |
| Lumiracoxib (Prexige) for osteoarthritis | 2007-04-01 00:00:00 | Since this issue of Medicine Update was published, lumiracoxib (Prexige) has been withdrawn by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. |
