title: New drugs 09, part 2.
abstract: In this article, you'll learn about six new drugs, including: * clevidipine, an I.V. antihypertensive for use when oral medication isn't feasible * romiplostim and eltrombopag olamine, new agents for chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura * C1 inhibitor (human) for hereditary angioedema. Unless otherwise specified, the information in the following summaries applies to adults, not children. Consult the package insert for information about each drug's safety during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Also consult a pharmacist, the package insert, or a comprehensive drug reference for more details on precautions, drug interactions, and adverse reactions for all these drugs.
authors.affiliation: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hussar
mesh_terms: D018759:Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D006401:Hematologic Agents; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors
chemical_list: D018759:Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D006401:Hematologic Agents; D007155:Immunologic Factors