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We blogged about doxepin a few weeks ago now and I had a colleague bring this article to my attention. The relationship between doxepin and CYP2D6 is a very important one and I wanted to discuss it further with some potential drug interactions that may come up in practice. Here’s the abstract from the article. […]
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Amiodarone is an older antiarrhythmic drug that you may see used in primary care and geriatrics. I’m well into my latest project on a NEW BOOK involving the prescribing cascade and polypharmacy. I wanted to share a part of it by discussing amiodarone adverse effects. Amiodarone adverse effects include things like ocular toxicity, QTc prolongation, […]
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Sacubitril/valsartan (ARNI) is getting more attention in the guidelines with regards to its use in heart failure (specifically HFrEF). Many patients are already on an ACE and making the transition from an ACE inhibitor to an ARNI is likely something you will come across. In clinical practice, there is a significant risk for angioedema when […]
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Akathisia is one of the most common symptoms associated with extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) due to antipsychotics. There are a few different medications that we can use for the management of akathisia. Here’s a good summary of akathisia. Prior to even considering medications for akathisia management, we need to remember that some antipsychotics carry a higher […]
Read MoreI’m incredibly thankful for the support of Meded101.com by both pharmacists AND students. The website wouldn’t be what it is today without the kind words, encouragement, and support of all those in pharmacy school. I’d like to give a nice benefit to the students who are following the blog! We’ve added numerous charts and quizzes […]
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