new warnings about misusing topical anesthetics

March 2009

You'll hear new warnings about misusing topical anesthetics.

The last warning came after two women died from using topical lidocaine and tetracaine on their legs to reduce pain from hair removal.

Now some researchers are trying topical lidocaine to reduce discomfort during mammography. It might help...but it's also risky.

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Table of Contents

greater scrutiny of propoxyphene (Darvocet, Darvon, etc)
Cardiology The metoprolol shortage will cause more questions on how to switch
Cardiology Is chlorthalidone better than hydrochlorothiazide
Bisphosphonates osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
Gastroenterology new proton pump inhibitor called Kapidex
Diabetes New Am Diabetes Assoc guidelines emphasize a more "personal" approach to setting goals for glycemic control
Poison Prevention safety of topical camphor and menthol products (Vicks VapoRub, etc) in kids
Pediatrics whether oral corticosteroids are beneficial for wheezing in PRESCHOOLERS
Vaccines Parents continue to have fears about pediatric vaccines
Respiratory & Allergy new nasal spray for allergic rhinitis called Astepro
Fibromyalgia ads promoting Savella (milnacipran) as the first drug approved ONLY for fibromyalgia
new warnings about misusing topical anesthetics