Crixivan at their local pharmacy

April 1997

Patients will soon be able to get Crixivan at their local pharmacy...instead of by mail. Merck is opening up the distribution channels, now that they are able to make almost enough to meet demand. This means a lot less paperwork for you. The FDA just approved Viracept (nelfinavir) for treating HIV in both children and adults.

Viracept is another new protease inhibitor...similar to Crixivan (indinavir), Norvir (ritonavir), and Invirase (saquinavir).

Viracept is an important option for patients who have become resistant to the others.

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Osteoporosis New drug for bone loss called Skelid (SKEL-id, tiludronate)
Interactions Warn people about drug interactions with grapefruit
Dermatology Nitroglycerin ointment for chronic anal fissures
Dermatology New topical tretinoin products for acne
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Asthma New asthma guidelines
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Hypertension Microzide, a new low-dose HCTZ capsule
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Infectious Diseases Sporanox (itraconazole) ORAL SOLUTION
Infectious Diseases Crixivan at their local pharmacy
Anticoagulants First HOME monitor for patients on warfarin (Coumadin)
Women's Health New estrogen patches will be hitting the market
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Cholesterol Cholestin, a dietary supplement to lower cholesterol
Hypertension Microzide, a new low-dose HCTZ capsule

Crixivan at their local pharmacy

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