Monthly Archives: September 2014
78 year old patient recently on Dilantin (phenytoin) suspension had a seizure so a total Dilantin level was checked. (A free level probably would’ve been ideal in the case.) The level came back at around 4 which was unusual for this patient. Their normal total level was in the 12-14 range. All factors were being considered […]
Read MoreBefore I began my 2nd full time career as an educator online I found myself complaining about others more often than I would like – Why didn’t this nurse know this? Why didn’t this doctor know that? What was that pharmacist thinking? – I somehow did a 180 with those complaints into a direct question to myself; […]
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A few months back, I watched as many of the dementia patients I work with were transitioned from Namenda (memantine) to Namenda XR. Why? The company that makes Namenda is planning on stopping production. Why? The only logical conclusion I can come to is they must need the money. The makers of Namenda XR and Namenda […]
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Looking over this medication list, there’s plenty of stuff to pick on, I’m going to limit myself to two things to further investigate and let you all help with the rest. Feel free to speculate on diagnosis, appropriate alternatives, potential causes of polypharmacy etc. Always important to take a look at the Lovenox (enoxaparin) dose and […]
Read MoreI am really appreciative of the thoughtful pharmacists who’ve donated their time to help provide real, relevant medication education for healthcare professionals – With well over 35,000 page view since the start of the year, your contribution is making a difference! Please demonstrate the value and challenge of medication management by sharing your story! Another guest […]
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