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Both salmeterol and formoterol are considered long-acting beta-agonists. These agents have been commonly used in the setting of asthma and COPD. Each of these agents is most commonly combined with an inhaled corticosteroid. Budesonide is coupled with formoterol in the brand name product Symbicort. Salmeterol is most commonly coupled with fluticasone in the brand name […]
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With the recent changes in the Beers Criteria, glimepiride has now been added to the list of sulfonylureas to avoid. Glipizide is the preferred agent if a sulfonylurea is to be used. This begs the question, should we recommend changing glimepiride to glipizide? In my opinion, this is definitely a gray area and an argument […]
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A 72-year-old male has a past history of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, intermittent claudication, and osteoarthritis. His current medication regimen includes: Aspirin 81 mg daily Cilostazol 100 mg twice daily Furosemide 40 mg twice daily Amlodipine 10 mg daily Lisinopril 10 mg daily Carvedilol 6.25 mg twice daily […]
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In keeping it real today, I wanted to share my top 5 medications that worsen dementia. This list is totally anecdotal based upon my experience and the frequency with which I see these medications used in clinical practice. Without further ado, here are my top 5 medications that worsen dementia! Medications That Worsen Dementia – […]
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