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Prednisolone Versus Dexamethasone
Systemic corticosteroids are an essential class of medication that is used to treat acute inflammation. One of the major indications that this class is used to treat is an acute asthma exacerbation....
Free Mechanism of Action Quiz – NAPLEX
The NAPLEX Exam will test your ability to recognize the mechanisms of action for every medication. This free NAPLEX mechanism of action quiz will help you assess your knowledge of drug names. [qsm...
Fluconazole Apixaban Interaction
Noval oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are non-vitamin K antagonists that include apixaban (pharmacology podcast), dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and edoxaban. NOACs are highly predictable and are less likely...
Escalating Dosages of Levothyroxine – Why?
I am going to outline a common case of escalating dosages of levothyroxine. I beg you to ALWAYS look for binding interactions with levothyroxine when you see dose increases! KE is a 68-year-old...
Sinemet Clinical Pearls
Carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) is used for managing motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Levodopa is a dopamine precursor used to replenish depleted dopamine levels associated with PD....
Risperidone Conversion Case Studies
Converting Risperidone to Other Antipsychotics Lifelong antipsychotic therapy is often needed to adequately manage psychiatric conditions. Unfortunately, therapy often needs to be adjusted to...
Free NAPLEX Brand Generic Quiz
The NAPLEX Exam will test your ability to recognize mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, indications, drug interactions, clinical pearls, and contraindications. While memorizing these items...
Long-Acting Injectables – Advantages and Disadvantages
Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) Antipsychotics Antipsychotic agents are often discontinued without provider consultation, leading to poorer outcomes and quality of life. Luckily, newer formulations are...
High Potency Versus Low Potency Topical Steroids
Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay for many skin conditions and disorders given their anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and immunosuppressive properties. They are available in a variety of...
Antipsychotic Tapering Practice Pearls
Though antipsychotics are generally used for long-term treatment of psychiatric conditions, there are several instances where therapy may be stopped altogether. We outline several practice pearls...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
