Journal Top Ten -- COLUMNS-Drugs & Supplements --January 2008

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Arcoxia

ARTICLE: 'Etoricoxib-Induced Erythema-Multiforme-Like Eruption'

JOURNAL: Dermatology 2008 Jan 9;216(3):227-228

SUMMARY: The article identifies what the authors say is the first reported case in the literature of an Arcoxia-induced erythema-multiforme-like eruption in a patient who took the COX-2 inhibitor, which is reported to have an increased cutaneous and systemic safety profile compared to Celebrex, Vioxx and Bextra.

AUTHORS: L. Thirion, A.F. Nikkels, G.E. Pierard

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Trasylol

ARTICLE: 'Aprotinin and Renal Dysfunction After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery'

JOURNAL: Paediatric Anaesthesia 2008 Feb;18(2):151-9

SUMMARY: The study investigated the safety of Trasylol …