The American Thyroid Association defines hypothyroidism as a result of an “underactive thyroid gland.” Common symptoms include fatigue, cold sensitivity, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, high cholesterol, or constipation. The recommended treatment is replacing the...
Esophageal varices are large veins in the lower part of the esophagus that can be caused by portal hypertension which is a complication of liver disease. When stressed, these varices can rupture leading to excessive bleeding. The first line treatment for esophageal...
Fezolinetant (Veozah) is a central nervous system agent that works as an antagonist at the neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor. This action inhibits neurokinin B (NKB) binding on the kisspeptin/neurokinin B/dynorphin (KNDy) neuron which alters activity in the thermoregulatory...
The FDA has been busy this year reviewing new medications. As a practicing pharmacist, it is hard to remember everything so I wanted to outline the top 5 drug approvals in 2024 that may impact ambulatory care and geriatrics. Without further ado, here’s my top 5...
Proton Pump Inhibitors are one of the most commonly used medication classes for GERD and other gastrointestinal disorders. While they don’t have a ton of significant drug interactions, there are some important ones that you should know. I outline my top 5 PPI...
