The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
				
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   			ISSUE 1561
December 3, 2018
                			
                		 Issue 1561
                		- Baloxavir Marboxil (Xofluza) for Treatment of Influenza
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) plus Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events
- Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate (Lokelma) for Hyperkalemia
- Angiotensin II (Giapreza) for Septic Shock
- Clarification: Management of Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
- IV Aprepitant (Cinvanti) for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (online only)
- Juluca - A Two-Drug Complete Regimen for HIV (online only)
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				Baloxavir Marboxil (Xofluza) for Treatment of Influenza
December 3, 2018 (Issue: 1561)
				The FDA has approved baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza –
Shionogi/Genentech), the first polymerase acidic (PA)
endonuclease inhibitor, for single-dose, oral treatment
of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients ≥12 years
old. Baloxavir is the...more
        			
        			
					
					
				
        			
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