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The anticholinergic potassium interaction is noted on many databases as a serious interaction. Potassium supplements have been shown to cause irritation if left in contact with the GI tract for too long. Anticholinergic drugs may cause GI transit to slow down, which can cause potassium supplements to linger in the intestine. This can allow the […]
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In today’s case, I will discuss the fluconazole alprazolam interaction. Here’s the case! A 56-year-old female has a history of bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, chronic back pain, and recurrent vaginal candidiasis. Her most recent issue is that she has a recent vaginal infection. She has been prescribed fluconazole 150 mg every 72 hours. She […]
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The following case demonstrates the terbinafine amitriptyline interaction as well as another interaction you should be aware of! JS is a 63-year-old female. Past medical history includes hypertension, CHF, ASCVD, recent fungal infection, depression, insomnia, breast cancer, and neuropathy. Terbinafine 250 mg QD Omeprazole 20 mg QD Lisinopril 5 mg QD Carvedilol 6.25 mg BID […]
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There may be a new option on the horizon for current insulin users! Insulin icodec is a new insulin option currently undergoing clinical trials. The most recent trial released for insulin icodec came out in November of 2020. The trial looked at the new insulin icodec, which is a once-weekly insulin injection, with a time […]
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Chemotherapeutic agents are used to control cancer cell proliferation, but they often come with toxicities to the host as well. It is important to monitor patients closely for the development of toxicities during therapy. Some of the potential toxicities of common chemotherapeutics are outlined below in our Chemotherapy Toxicity Table. Myelosuppression is a common adverse […]
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