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MEDAL Programme for ARCOXIA™ (Etoricoxib)
PROPECIA 2006
Maurice Hilleman - Vaccine Pioneer
FOSAMAX® Access Criteria Widened 2005
Sanofi Pasteur Partnership
Curekids Fundraising 2004
EZETROL® Funding 2004
Funding Issue 2004
HeartSmart Week
Heart Protection Study
Cervical Cancer Virus Study
Hormone Replacement Therapy
PROPECIA Rally 2005
PROPECIA Rally 2004
PROPECIA Design Winner 2003
Timaru Dexa Machine
VIOXX Withdrawal
PROPECIA® Design Winner
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE USING PROPECIA (finasteride) 1mg tablet:
PROPECIA is indicated for the treatment of men with male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) to increase hair growth and prevent further hair loss. PROPECIA should not be taken by women and patients who have a hypersensitivity reaction. Precaution should be taken in regard to pregnant women handling PROPECIA tablets. A decrease of serum prostate-specific-antigen (PSA) may be seen upon testing. Common side effects are: decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder, decreased volume of ejaculate (each of these adverse effects occurred in less than two men in one hundred), testicular pain, breast tenderness/enlargement and hypersensitivity. PROPECIA is a private purchase prescription medicine that the patient will need to pay for. Price may vary across different pharmacies. Consult your doctor to see if PROPECIA is right for you, a normal doctors visit fee will usually apply. Use only as directed and if symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional.
Marketed by: Merck Sharp & Dohme (NZ) Limited, Newmarket, Auckland
For detailed prescribing information, consult the data sheet or consumer medicine information on 0800 500 673 or refer to the Medsafe website www.medsafe.govt.nz . [MPI-PPC-2]
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE USING EZETROL (ezetimibe) 10mg tablet:
EZETROL, administered with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) or alone, is indicated as adjunctive (added) therapy to diet for the reduction of elevated total cholesterol. EZETROL should not be taken by patients who have a hypersensitivity reaction. Precaution should be taken when administering EZETROL to patients with raised liver enzymes, liver dysfunction, pregnant women and nursing mothers. Common side effects are: headache, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, flatulence, nausea, increased ALT,AST (liver enzymes), muscle pain (myalgia), hypersensitivity, rash and angioedema. When EZETROL is to be administered with a statin, please refer to the data sheet or consumer medicine information for that particular statin. EZETROL is a prescription medicine, fully subsidised under special authority for those who meet specified criteria. Consult your doctor to see if EZETROL is right for you, a normal doctors visit fee will usually apply. Use only as directed and if symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Marketed by: Merck Sharp & Dohme (NZ) Limited, Newmarket, Auckland. For detailed prescribing information, consult the data sheet or consumer medicine information phone 0800 500 673 or refer to the Medsafe website www.medsafe.govt.nz . [MPI-EZE-3]
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE USING FOSAMAX (alendronate) 40 & 70 mg tablets:
FOSAMAX is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis to prevent fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures), and for treatment of Paget’s disease of bone in men and women. FOSAMAX should not be taken by patients who have a hypersensitivity reaction, food pipe (oesophageal) abnormalities, low calcium (hypocalcaemia) and have an inability to stand/sit upright for 30mins. Precaution should be taken when administering FOSAMAX to patients with active upper gastrointestinal problems, impaired renal function and calcium or vitamin D deficiency. Common side effects are: abdominal pain, dyspepsia, food pipe (oesophageal) ulcer, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), abdominal distension, musculoskeletal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence and headache. FOSAMAX is a prescription only medicine, fully subsidised under special authority for those who meet specified criteria. A prescription charge will apply. Consult your doctor to see if FOSAMAX is right for you, a normal doctors visit fee will usually apply. Use only as directed and if symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Marketed by: Merck Sharp & Dohme (NZ) Limited, Newmarket, Auckland. For detailed prescribing information, consult the data sheet or consumer medicine information phone 0800 500 673, or refer to the Medsafe website www.medsafe.govt.nz . [MPI-FSM-3]
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE USING ARCOXIA (etoricoxib) 60, 90 & 120mg tablets:
ARCOXIA is indicated for acute and chronic treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, management of ankylosing spondylitis, treatment of acute gouty arthritis, and the relief of acute pain and chronic musculoskeletal pain, where other analgesic (pain medication) treatment has not been effective or the patient has had unacceptable side effects. As the cardiovascular risk of selective COX-2 inhibitors may increase with dose and duration of exposure, the shortest duration possible and the lowest effective daily dose should be used. ARCOXIA should not be taken by patients who have a hypersensitivity reaction, congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease, recent CABG or angioplasty, peri-operative period for cardiac or major vascular surgery and uncontrolled hypertension. Precaution should be taken when administering ARCOXIA to patients with, impaired renal function, fluid retention (oedema), dehydration, hypertension, cirrhosis, a history of gastro-intestinal ulcers/bleeds or liver dysfunction. ARCOXIA cannot take the place of aspirin for the prevention of heart attack or stroke. If patients are currently taking aspirin for this purpose, they should not discontinue without consultation with their doctor. Common side effects are: hypersensitivity, fatigue, dizziness, fluid retention, hypertension, dyspepsia, heartburn, nausea, headache and raised liver enzymes (ALT & AST). ARCOXIA is a private purchase prescription only medicine that the patient will need to pay for. Price may vary across pharmacies. Consult your doctor to see if ARCOXIA is right for you, a normal doctors visit fee will usually apply. Use only as directed and if symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Marketed by: Merck Sharp & Dohme (NZ) Limited, Newmarket, Auckland. For detailed prescribing information, consult the data sheet or consumer medicine information phone 0800 500 673 or refer to the Medsafe website www.medsafe.govt.nz .
[MPI-ACX-4]
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