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NPS RADAR articles provide timely, independent, evidence-based assessment of new drugs, new PBS listings and research for health professionals.
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| Title | Why read this |
|---|---|
| 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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