Two new quinolone EAR drops

February 1998

You'll soon hear about two new quinolone EAR drops.

First will be Cipro HC (ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone) otic suspension...then Floxin (ofloxacin) otic solution.

Both are for EXTERNAL ear infections. They're comparable to using Cortisporin ear drops.

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Table of Contents

How to reduce GI problems in patients taking NSAIDs
Antibiotics Quinolone, Levaquin (levofloxacin)
Antibiotics Two new quinolone EAR drops
Questions about Coenzyme Q-10 (Co Q-10)
When to use inhaled steroids in children with asthma
Tobi, an inhaled version of tobramycin
Vaccines More people to get vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine
Women s Health New estrogen patch called Climara
Women s Health How much estrogen is enough to prevent bone loss
Pediatrics Rocephin for acute otitis media
Pediatrics Flavouring liquid medicines to make them taste better
Withdrawal symptoms when patients stop taking Effexor or Effexor XR (venlafaxine)
Excedrin for migraines
Diabetes Chromium for diabetes
Diabetes Mexitil (mexiletine) for persistent diabetic neuropathy
Diabetes New biotech drug for diabetic foot ulcers
Providing pharmaceutical care services directly to patients