NPS RADAR August 2004NPS RADAR August 2004

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NPS RADAR August 2004 Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Complete issue NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.
Carvedilol (Dilatrend) titration pack for heart failure Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review Reviews PBS listing for a new titration pack size of carvedilol for heart failure. Includes discussion of titration packs and their use, and warnings about abrupt withdrawal of beta blockers.
Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) tablets Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review Reviews use of ethacrynic acid tablets for hypertension in patients hypersensitive to other oral diuretics.
Ezetimibe (Ezetrol) for dyslipidaemia Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review Reviews use of ezetimibe for dyslipidaemia as an alternative to statins or in combination with other statins.

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Date published: 2004-08-01 00:00:00

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