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Botox Applications: A Review of Risks and Benefits 3/19/2010

Botox, which is a purified form of the toxin botulinum produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, has several medical applications.

FDA Approves Statin for Primary CVD Prevention 3/19/2010



More McNeil OTCs Recalled 3/19/2010



Walgreens to Acquire Duane Reade 3/19/2010



COMPOUNDING

Cooling Ointment for Dry Skin 2/19/2010

This simple, easily modifiable preparation is useful for treating skin dryness or irritation brought on by low-humidity indoor settings.

Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.1% and Salicylic Acid 1.9% Lotion 1/20/2010

Some corticosteroid-responsive skin disorders may be treated with this topical preparation.

Tamiflu Oral Suspension 12/17/2009

A liquid version of this influenza medication may be easily prepared using the capsule formulation.

Ketamine Hydrochloride 10-mg Troches 11/19/2009

In lozenge form, this analgesic and anesthetic agent can be prepared to suit the patient's individual flavor preference.


Ketoprofen 2% Oral Gel 10/21/2009

Pain and inflammatory conditions of the oral cavity may be relieved with this preparation.



Vitamin E 200-IU Suppositories 9/21/2009

The key ingredient in this compound is used for the alleviation of minor skin irritations and disorders.


Gentamicin, Polymyxin, Neomycin, and Hydrocortisone in 50% Alcohol Otic Drops 8/20/2009

Swimmer's ear, a common summertime ailment, may be treated with this antibiotic preparation.


Myristyl Nicotinate 5% Topical Cream 7/20/2009

Treatment with this preparation may minimize the progression of skin damage from actinic keratoses and help prevent skin cancers from developing.

Compounding the Problem 7/20/2009

The FDA's position seems to cast aspersions on the entire compounding community.


Metronidazole 2%, Misoprostol 0.0024%, and Phenytoin 5% Topical Gel 6/18/2009

This preparation can be applied to the surface of open ulcers and wounds. 



Naproxen Sodium 100-mg/mL Injection 5/19/2009

This high-risk compound, which is used to relieve pain and inflammation, should be prepared according to stringent aseptic methods.


Ondansetron Hydrochloride 0.8 mg/mL Oral Liquid 4/20/2009

This preparation can be used for the relief of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery.


Dexamethasone 0.2% With Tetracycline 2.4% or Metronidazole 10% Periodontal Gel 3/18/2009

This form of delivery is effective because it remains longer on the diseased area compared with rinses.


Buprenorphine 2 mg/mL Sublingual Drops 2/20/2009

This preparation can be used in patients who have difficulty swallowing pills or in those for whom other administration routes are not desirable.


Coal Tar 0.4% Alcohol Gel 1/26/2009

Psoriasis and other chronic skin conditions responsive to the primary ingredient may be treated with this preparation.


Safety Issues Are “Compounded” by Many Factors 12/15/2008

In unrelated cases that received widespread attention a few years ago, two college-aged women died after applying a pharmacy-compounded combination of lidocaine and tetracaine topical gel.

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