When working with patients who have a seizure disorder, it’s critical for pharmacists to remember which medications can lower the seizure threshold. Even in patients without epilepsy, some drugs can increase seizure risk, especially at high doses, in overdose...
Oral iron replacement is one of the most common ways to manage iron deficiency anemia. While it seems straightforward—take a pill, replace the iron—patients often struggle to reach therapeutic goals. One of the biggest reasons is poor absorption. Here are four common...
SK is a 77-year-old male who presents to the primary care clinic for a routine follow-up. His past medical history is significant for atrial fibrillation, hypertension, GERD, and depression. Can you identify two important drug interactions in this medication list?...
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that our body makes when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is also found in certain foods like fish, dairy, and eggs. Vitamin D helps the body maintain strong bones, reduces fracture risk, supports muscle...
In this case scenario with gabapentin and metolazone, I lay out how the prescribing cascade can rear its ugly head. SK is a 74-year-old male with a past medical history significant for chronic kidney disease stage 3, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, peripheral...
