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Medications to Avoid in BPH – My Top 4
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of those conditions that creeps up with age and quietly causes a whole bunch of problems—especially when medications make it worse. A patient might come in...
Senna and Questran – A Pet Peeve
I think I've seen this scenario play out more times than I would like. A patient is prescribed both a laxative, Senna, and Questran (cholestyramine), a medication used to manage diarrhea symptoms....
Top 5 DOAC Drug Interactions
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are widely used in a variety of conditions, including atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. Most DOACs are metabolized by CYP3A4 and...
Counteracting Drug Effects: 5 Case Examples I’ve Seen In Practice
Counteracting drug effects are all too common in geriatric and polypharmacy patients. I wanted to share common examples that I've seen in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. NSAIDs vs....
Tamsulosin Versus Alfuzosin – What Pharmacists Need to Know
In this blog post, we will compare tamsulosin versus alfuzosin. Tamsulosin and alfuzosin both act on the sympathetic nervous system. Tamsulosin and alfuzosin both work as Alpha1 antagonists. More...
Cytisinicline – New Option in Smoking Cessation on the Horizon?
Cytisinicline is a naturally occurring plant-based alkaloid compound that is derived from laburnum and cytisus. It has been commercially available over the counter in Europe for decades. This...
Can You Pass? NSAID Crossword Puzzle
If you're a pharmacist or pharmacy student looking to test your knowledge of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), we've got the perfect brain-teasing activity for you. Introducing our...
Fungal Versus Viral Infections – 2 Key Differences
While we often think about bacterial infections and managing the use of antibiotics, fungal and viral infections are relatively common in practice as well. We have many antifungal medications, and...
Top 5 Fluconazole Drug Interactions
Fluconazole is a commonly used antifungal agent with strong CYP450 inhibitory activity, especially on the CYP2C9, CYP2C19, and CYP3A4 enzymes. Because of this, it can significantly affect the...
Venlafaxine Versus Desvenlafaxine
When comparing venlafaxine versus desvenlafaxine, we must first recognize that they are both part of the drug class called SNRIs. Both of these medications work by inhibiting the reuptake of both...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
