Insidermedicine in 60 - May 4 2009

Description: Today's Headlines: FDA Approves Hypertension Polypill, Diet Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Worst of H1N1 Flu Outbreak May Be Over -- From Washington - The FDA has approved a triple-drug polypill for the treatment of hypertension. The polypill, called Exforge HCT, contains the calcium channel blocker amlodipine, the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide and the angiotensin receptor blocker valsartan. While the polypill has been approved for the treatment of hypertension, it has not been approved as ...