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Benazepril Versus Lisinopril
Benazepril and lisinopril are both ACE Inhibitors that are commonly used in practice. Lisinopril is the most frequently used ACE inhibitor. In this article, we will compare benazepril versus...
PTCB Free Practice Test
I've had numerous pharmacy technicians and future pharmacy technicians reach out to me over the years for more content to help them prepare for board exams. I'm happy to support more pharmacy peeps...
New Release! Pharmacy Technician Study Guide – Almost Free For a Limited Time!
I can’t thank you enough for supporting the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast and Meded101 Blog! It is humbling. It’s my pleasure to provide something of great value for practically nothing! It’s one...
Carbamazepine Auto-Induction And What To Do About It
Carbamazepine auto-induction is a popular Board Exam question and is a term I learned in pharmacy school but I never remember being taught what that means clinically and how to monitor the...
GERD Pharmacotherapy – Pet Peeves and Oversights
There are plenty of mistakes, pet peeves, and oversights I've seen with GERD pharmacotherapy. I'm going to outline some of those common mistakes I've seen so you don't make them! Deprescribing and...
Aripiprazole Versus Risperidone Comparison
We will compare aripiprazole versus risperidone and why a clinician might recommend one versus another. These two agents are two of the most commonly used antipsychotics in practice. Antipsychotics...
Med List Review – Renal Concerns
In this post, I will share some questions that I would investigate from this medication list. I have many questions surrounding renal concerns given the use of sevelamer. Metformin (Glucophage): 500...
What Is Bad About Paroxetine – 3 Strikes and You’re Out
Paroxetine is from the family of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It has been around for a long time and is indicated for depression, anxiety, and many other psychiatric indications...
Allergy Medications As Deprescribing Targets
Allergic rhinitis is a very common condition. I've encountered numerous patients throughout my career who take more than one medication to help keep their symptoms at bay. When reviewing...
Topiramate-Induced Cognitive Impairment
In this case scenario, I outline a situation of topiramate-induced cognitive impairment. Topiramate is an anticonvulsant medication that may be used for headache prophylaxis and is known to cause...
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