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Our mission is to empower our patients with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions regarding their health and optimize the use of their medications through screenings, seminars, and consultations.
We will serve as a knowledgeable and trustworthy source by providing drug and health-related information in a confidential and professional manner.
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Alternative Medicine Update - Colloidal Silver
Contributed by: Sam Johnson, Pharm.D.
UMKC School of Pharmacy
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What is colloidal silver? It is a product formed by combining silver nitrate, sodium hydroxide (lye), and gelatin. It has been used for many different reasons including potential immune system boosting and topical treatment of burns, acne, and warts. There are two commonly available forms of colloidal silver--mild and strong. Historically colloidal silver has been used to treat infections because it was thought to have antimicrobial properties in addition to immune system enhancement. Harmful effects associated with the use of colloidal silver products include silver deposits in the skin and other organs including the liver. Over time these skin deposits cause permanent discoloration--especially in areas with frequent
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sun exposure. While at first this is more of a cosmetic concern than a worrisome one, over time continued silver ingestion can lead to organ scarring and failure. As of 1999 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that all over-the-counter colloidal silver products are not recognized as safe and effective. An extensive campaign against internet companies and other retail stores has curtailed advertisement and sale of colloidal silver products in this country.
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Co-edited by:
John Witt, Pharm.D.
Sarah Kerner, Pharm.D.
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New Generic Medications Now Available
Contributed by: John M. Witt, Pharm.D.
Hen House Pharmacy - Sprint Campus
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Generic medications are alternatives to brand name drugs. Generics must show to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that they are equivalent to the comparable brand name product. Generic medications can save you and our health care system money while providing you with a quality product. New generic medications are always coming to market as patents expire on their brand name counterparts. Some medications that have recently had a generic form approved by the FDA include Prilosec® (omeprazole), Tiazac® (diltiazem extended release), Vicoprofen ® (hydrocodone & ibuprofen), and Univasc® (moexepril). Omeprazole is the first mediation in it's class, proton pump inhibitors, to be available as a generic. Proton pump inhibitors are used to reduce the acidity in the stomach to treat conditions such as ulcers and gastroe
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sophageal reflux disease (GERD). Diltiazem is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and some heart conditions. Hydrocodone/ibuprofen is a pain medication. Moexepril is a medication used primarily to treat high blood pressure. Some other medications that are scheduled to have a generic alternative available in the near future are Lotensin®, Neurontin®, Wellbutrin SR®, and Ortho Tri-Cyclen®.
We encourage you to ask your physician or pharmacist questions about your prescriptions including whether a less costly generic equivalent is available for the medications you are using. Please use this link: Ask the pharmacist for any questions you have including those about generic medications. You can also visit the website for the FDA Office of Generic Drugs.
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