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MIMS
Spotlight on Gastrointestinal Health May 2012

 

Welcome to MIMS Spotlight, your regular round up of essential prescribing news and resources by disease area.

 

In recognition of World Digestive Health Day on 29 May, this issue of MIMS Spotlight centres on inflammatory bowel disease, constipation and other gastrointestinal health issues.

 

Exciting new research is shedding light on the role of drugs not only in the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, but even in some cases as a potential contributing factor.

 

Keep up to date on the latest developments in gastrointestinal health with our selection of news, patient resources and quick-reference MIMS prescribing aids, highlighted below.
New Drugs
Resolor launched for chronic constipation Resolor launched for chronic constipation
Resolor (prucalopride) is a new treatment for women with chronic laxative-resistant constipation.
Drugs in Development
Constipation treatment successful in late-stage trials Constipation treatment successful in late-stage trials
Symptoms of chronic constipation improve significantly following treatment with a new orally...
Other Drug News
Gastric cancer indication for Herceptin Gastric cancer indication for Herceptin
The breast cancer treatment Herceptin (trastuzumab) has been approved for the treatment...
Pentasa tablets approved for once daily use
Pentasa ( mesalazine ) 500mg slow-release tablets have been licensed for once...
NICE approval for adalimumab in Crohn's disease NICE approval for adalimumab in Crohn's disease
The UK's drug guidance body has issued new advice on the use...
Prescribing Resources
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
At-a-glance summary of NICE guidance on irritable bowel syndrome. Adapted from NICE...
H.pylori: Eradication Regimens (NICE)
Summary of NICE guidance for treatment of Helicobacter infection.
Summary of Antibiotic Treatments in Adults
Dose regimens for common bacterial infections.
Patient Fact Sheets
Printable fact sheets on gastrointestinal health.
 
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