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List of Drugs That Inhibit CYP2D6
CYP2D6 is an important pathway for the breakdown of certain medications. There are also some less common cases of medications that are prodrugs and activated by this enzyme. It is important to know...
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring and Interpretation
The Framingham risk score has been the primary method of determining a patient’s 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease. Scores such as this take into account a patient’s specific risk factors...
Comparing Lorazepam Versus Clonazepam
Lorazepam and clonazepam are both from the benzodiazepine family. I see them both used in clinical practice on a regular basis. While their pharmacology actions are essentially identical, there are...
My Top 5 Drugs With Pharmacogenomic Considerations
We've been doing some work lately to develop a chart of commonly used drugs with pharmacogenomic considerations. In anticipation of that table, I thought I'd share my top 5 medications that have...
Comparing Clopidogrel Versus Prasugrel
Post-MI there are a lot of medications most patients will be started on, and it can get confusing for both patients and providers. Today, we’re clearing up some of the confusion surrounding the...
Free BCACP Practice Questions
Important Information - BCACP Exam The BCACP exam has historically had a very low pass rate (50-60s%). This means that there is a good chunk of people who have to retake this exam....
Migraine Prophylaxis Medications – Comparison Chart
Migraine headaches affect more than one billion individuals per year across the world and are often self-managed by over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or aspirin, but sometimes can...
Topiramate and Renal Stones
Topiramate is classified as a seizure medication most commonly used in the management of migraines and weight loss. This medication has carbonic anhydrase activity and here I will outline a case of...
Gastroparesis Treatment
Gastroparesis is a condition in which stomach motility is reduced due to nerve injury and/or muscle dysfunction. Due to this reduced motility, the stomach is unable to properly empty itself, leading...
Z-Drug Comparison Chart
Z-drugs, otherwise known as benzodiazepine receptor agonists, are used to help patients with insomnia that is associated with difficulty falling asleep (sleep latency), difficulty staying asleep...