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Parkinson’s disorder can be incredibly challenging to manage. The progression of the disease and its complications can make Parkinson’s very difficult for patients and clinicians. In addition to the disease itself, medication administration in Parkinson’s can provide additional hurdles to navigate. Here are some of the most common challenges I’ve seen in clinical practice associated […]
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I’m extremely grateful for the many pharmacists who have stepped up and provided education on topics they are passionate about. I’ve touched on QT prolongation in the past, but Daniel Lieu, PharmD has taken it up a notch! He has provided some spot-on education below on QT Prolongation for Community Pharmacists that can be applied […]
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Digoxin is one of those medications that has a lot of unique clinical quirks. Here are a few clinical pearls you must remember when using digoxin in CHF. When using digoxin in CHF (more specifically (HFrEF) you must remember to check electrolytes. Alterations in electrolytes may increase the risk of arrhythmias. When a patient has […]
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Amiodarone is a medication that you need to pay attention to. It has numerous clinical quirks that can cause serious harm if one is not aware of them. Here’s a list of the amiodarone boxed warnings as well as some other clinical practice pearls. Amiodarone Boxed Warning #1: Pro-Arrhythmic Amiodarone is classified as an antiarrhythmic […]
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I stumbled into this article a while ago regarding Nuedexta off-label fraud for behavioral issues involving dementia patients in long term care facilities. It makes me sad and frustrated. I’d like to make a couple of points. Nuedexta Off-Label Evidence in Dementia The evidence of Nuedexta being beneficial in this patient population for the off-label […]
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