Monthly Archives: September 2018
Here I will discuss the propranolol and ciprofloxacin interaction by presented a brief case scenario. A 59 year old female with a 40 year history of smoking a pack per day presents today, complaining of worsening respiratory status. She is having a lot of dyspnea. Her COPD has responded fairly well to the long acting […]
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As the 2018 exam season is winding down, participants for 2019 pharmacist board certification exams need to know some new information. This will help make sure you are prepared to take and pass the exam. I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t update you on some information to help you get ready for […]
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A 76 year old female has a history of urinary urgency and frequency. About a month ago she was started on mirabegron. She has been tried on tolterodine and oxybutynin. Tolterodine did not work that well for her so it was discontinued. Oxybutynin did help some, but she was so bothered by dry eyes and […]
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The tricyclic antidepressants are often overlooked as they do have some real negative adverse effects and potential drug interactions. I’ll give you 5 important clinical pearls below when considering using the tricyclic antidepressants. Know Thy Indication. Using tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) for fibromyalgia or other pain syndromes like neuropathy or possibly even migraine is sometimes useful. […]
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I’ve had an incredible amount of pharmacists share their case studies and stories. Today is one of those days where I can share another one of those stories and learn a valuable lesson as well. I’d like to thanks Lisa Morris RPh, BCGP, FASCP for donating her personal story and reminding us of the vicious […]
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