Topiramate (Topamax) is used for various reasons outlined below. We wanted to cover some of the most common topiramate clinical pearls and how these might affect our patients. Let’s start with a brief case scenario. Mrs. KC, 45 years old came into the clinic for...
The human body requires sufficient iron to produce red blood cells, which are vital for transporting oxygen to tissues. Without sufficient iron, individuals can develop iron deficiency anemia. Oral products are commonly used for mild deficiency. If the deficiency is...
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...
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...
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...
