title: New drugs of 1999.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide information regarding the most important properties of the new therapeutic agents marketed in 1999.
  
  
  METHODS
  Published studies, drug information reference sources, and product labeling.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In 1999, 28 new therapeutic agents were marketed. The indications and information on dosage and administration for each new agent are reviewed, as are the most important pharmacokinetic properties, adverse events, drug interactions, and other precautions. Practical considerations for the use of the new agents are also discussed. Where possible, the properties of the new drugs are compared with those of older drugs marketed for the same indications.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A number of the new therapeutic agents marketed in 1999 have important advantages over older medications. An understanding of the properties of these agents is important for the pharmacist to effectively counsel patients about their use and to serve as a valuable source of information for other health care professionals regarding these drugs.
authors.affiliation: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495, USA. d.hussar@usip.edu
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hussar
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017277:Drug Approval; D004358:Drug Therapy; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D010599:Pharmacokinetics; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations