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Nicotine Patch Clinical Pearls
Nicotine patches are a useful tool in the management of smoking cessation. The success and tolerability of this form of nicotine replacement does require some pharmacology knowledge. I lay out my...
Chlorthalidone Versus Hydrochlorothiazide – A Comparison
Chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide (podcast) are both thiazide diuretics. They are primarily used in the management of hypertension and occasionally for the management of edema. Hypokalemia,...
How Many People Listen To The Real Life Pharmacology Podcast? Thank YOU!
I don't take a break from clinical content very often, but when I do, it's usually something that is very important to me personally. Every day, I try to think about what might help a fellow...
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Comparison – Selection Process
There are many skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) to choose from when patients need one. We are going to do some comparing and contrasting of these medications, and ultimately, this article will help...
Adderall and Vitamin C – How To Address This Interaction?
As you may or may not be aware, Adderall and vitamin C can interact with each other. The primary issue for this drug interaction involves an alteration of Adderall's gastrointestinal absorption....
Patient Complains of Dry Eyes – What’s The Pharmacist’s Next Move?
Working with a lot of geriatric patients, I run into patients complaining of dry eyes all the time. While many will readily admit that they have this issue, many will not even think to mention it...
Assessing Medications in CKD – Case Study
KE is an 87-year-old female with a history of CKD. The most recent GFR was 21 mls/min which has remained stable from the most previous lab checks. Other diagnoses include atrial fibrillation,...
Ranking NSAIDs According To GI Risk
Throughout my career, I have had various clinicians develop trends in the NSAID that they prefer to use. Why do we choose ibuprofen versus diclofenac versus piroxicam? In this post, I will be...
Tamsulosin And Cataract Surgery – Case Study
In the case study below, I discuss the risks of tamsulosin and cataract surgery as well as other potential issues that should be investigated. JS is a 68-year-old male who plans to undergo cataract...
Clinically Relevant Metoprolol Drug Interactions
I've done tons of posts on drug interactions over the years. I've dedicated a whole book to drug interactions in primary care AND drug-food interactions. I was recently asked about metoprolol drug...