powerful new class of antihypertensive drugs

April 2000

You're going to start hearing a lot about a powerful new class of antihypertensive drugs...called vasopeptidase inhibitors (VPIs).

These drugs are actually ACE inhibitors with a "kick."

They inhibit ACE...plus the enzyme neutral endopeptidase. Inhibiting this enzyme leads to vasodilation and natriuresis.

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Table of Contents

alarming increase in type 2 diabetes in children and teens
Hypertension now urging physicians NOT to use alpha blockers for the initial treatment of hypertension
Hypertension powerful new class of antihypertensive drugs
Infectious Diseases new Biaxin XL and regular Biaxin (clarithromycin) tablets
Diabetes how to switch Rezulin patients to another glitazone
Diabetes new devices will allow patients to test blood sugar from their arm, abdomen, or thigh
Thyroid Disorders subclinical hypothyroidism may be an important risk factor for heart disease
low doses of gabapentin (Neurontin) for muscle cramps
suspect that some of the new antipsychotics might lead to diabetes
Dermatology new prescription "nail polish" called Penlac
Cardiology which drugs to use to prevent stroke
Cardiology patients DON'T need to stop low-dose aspirin before DENTAL surgery
Women's Health the combo doxylamine and pyridoxine that was in Bendectin is safe and effective for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Supplements news that vitamin C might increase the risk of atherosclerosis
Supplements huperzine A to improve memory and treat Alzheimer's
Osteoporosis Fosamax (alendronate) just ONCE A WEEK
Practice limited access program for patients who really need Propulsid (cisapride)