I stumbled into this case about Valtrex neurotoxicity on Linked In, and am so thankful that Kristin Speer, PharmD, BCPS let me share it. A physician attached a message for the care team to review: “Patient continues with dizziness, hallucinations, and...
I don’t recall learning about oxycodone pharmacokinetics in school. Cut me some slack, maybe I was gone that day? Or maybe my memory is fading? It’s actually pretty complicated and drug interactions and pharmacogenomics can play a significant role in how a...
I have had some amazing people help me with various projects, and I’m incredibly proud of this product. The design and layout of the “Flippin Pharmacology Flash Cards” is beautiful and functional. I owe a debt of gratitude to Alyssa Butterfield (soon to be PharmD) for...
Tirzepatide is a newer medication that is likely to get significant use in Type 2 diabetes and weight management. With the help of a wonderful pharmacy student, we previously did a tirzepatide clinical breakdown which you can find here. Tirzepatide avoids many drug...
Fluticasone is one of the most commonly used inhaled corticosteroids for the management of asthma and other respiratory conditions. I’ve encountered drug interactions frequently with fluticasone because it is metabolized by CYP3A4. I’ve seen this...
