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Valtrex Neurotoxicity Case Study – Guest Post!
I stumbled into this case about Valtrex neurotoxicity on Linked In, and am so thankful that Kristin Speer, PharmD, BCPS let me share it. A physician attached a message for the care team to...
Oxycodone Pharmacokinetics – It’s Kinda Complicated
I don't recall learning about oxycodone pharmacokinetics in school. Cut me some slack, maybe I was gone that day? Or maybe my memory is fading? It's actually pretty complicated and drug interactions...
New Release! Flippin’ Pharmacology Flash Cards
I have had some amazing people help me with various projects, and I’m incredibly proud of this product. The design and layout of the “Flippin Pharmacology Flash Cards” is beautiful and functional. I...
Tirzepatide Birth Control Interaction
Tirzepatide is a newer medication that is likely to get significant use in Type 2 diabetes and weight management. With the help of a wonderful pharmacy student, we previously did a tirzepatide...
Inhaled Fluticasone and CYP3A4 Interactions
Fluticasone is one of the most commonly used inhaled corticosteroids for the management of asthma and other respiratory conditions. I've encountered drug interactions frequently with fluticasone...
Loperamide Use In Infectious Diarrhea
Loperamide (Imodium) is an antidiarrheal and antimotility agent used to help manage and treat traveler’s diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome associated with chronic diarrhea, acute nonspecific...
Free Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle – Diabetes
I know some folks out there really like crossword puzzles, so I figured why not combine a little fun with a little pharmacology education? I've created a free pharmacology crossword puzzle that you...
The 2023 GOLD Guidelines and What Still Puzzles Me…
The 2023 GOLD Guidelines were released a little while ago and I don't think there is anything earth-shattering in medication selection. The biggest thing associated with these guidelines compared to...
Apixaban Drug Interactions of Clinical Significance
Apixaban (Eliquis) is an anticoagulant used for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation, and treatment and prophylaxis of DVT/PE. Its use has grown exponentially since it was first FDA-approved....
What The NAPLEX 2022 Pass Rate Tells Us About 2023
I've followed the NAPLEX exam since I graduated in 2009. The NAPLEX was relatively easy from my experience and the experience of many of my classmates. The pass rate that year was an indicator that...