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A 69-year-old female is concerned with hair loss. She states that she does not have a family history of this issue and believes that her medications might be to blame. Her primary provider does not feel as if the hair loss is due to a medical issue (i.e. hypothyroidism etc.). Current diagnoses include: GERD Peptic […]
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The omeprazole escitalopram interaction is a relatively common one in clinical practice. Below, I outline a case scenario where this interaction may have caused some adverse effects from escitalopram. An 81-year-old female has a history of depression, GERD, hypertension, and osteoarthritis. Current medications include amlodipine 10 mg daily, hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg daily, escitalopram 20 mg […]
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GLP-1 agonists are an effective medication in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. GLP-1 agonists are a synthetic version of the body’s naturally occurring GLP-1. However, synthetic GLP-1 has the advantage of being resistant to DPP4 degradation. GLP-1 agonists have many actions in the body that make them effective at lowering A1C as well as providing […]
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PPIs are well known for their ability to block the release of hydrogen ions into the gut. Because of this, the use of PPIs can lead to a basic environment in the stomach. This is synonymous to have an elevated pH in the stomach. Some oral medications can be significantly impacted by having a high […]
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When most healthcare professionals think about drug interactions, we tend to think about an issue arising when a medication is added to the regimen. A perfect example is the warfarin Bactrim interaction. Here’s a case scenario involving cholestyramine and warfarin that you might not necessarily think about. A 77-year-old female has a history of chronic […]
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