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Drug Induced Edema
A 64 year old male patient was struggling with blood pressure management, usually running in the 160's range (systolic). He was already taking lisinopril 40 mg daily and had failed at...
If It’s Not Broke, Don’t Fix It – Defining Polypharmacy
I appreciate all of your comments on the site! An engaging, interprofessional audience really helps enhance the learning environment. I recently received this comment on a recent diabetes med list...
After a C. Diff. Infection
If you haven't subscribed yet for future updates and access to more free clinical medication content, please Click Here to do so! 78 year old male living in a long term care facility was recently...
Certain factors to Consider when choosing Analgesics In Elderly patients with Heart Failure
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Double Dose, Double Trouble – Dilantin Toxicity
98 y/o female had a long history of seizures was treated with Dilantin (phenytoin) 100 mg twice daily. The Dilantin level was routinely drawn every 6 months and had been in the 6-10 range for quite...
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors(SSRI) and Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors(MAOI): Major Drug Interaction That should not be left ignored
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Life Threatening Morphine Errors
This is a topic that can’t wait anymore. Math. I said it, please don’t stop reading, this may help you or someone you care about prevent a devastating medication error. While most medications errors...
Amlodipine Simvastatin Interaction Med List
1. The interaction between amlodipine and simvastatin was the first thing I notice - Currently, FDA recommends a max dose of simvastatin 20 mg daily if on Norvasc - Also noted that amlodipine is...
Diabetes Med List Review
Pretty extensive med list, and I'm going to pick out three points that need to be investigated - It's really hard to limit it to three, but that gives you all an opportunity to identify other...
Respiratory Med List Review
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