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Tamsulosin Use In Females and Kidney Stones
Alpha-blockers (i.e., tamsulosin) are commonly seen in male patients, as they are used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; the only FDA-approved indication currently). Because of...
Comparison Table Of Progestin-Only Products
Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) containing both estrogen and progestin are common go-to agents for contraception. However, on occasion, CHCs are an inappropriate choice given the multiple...
Comparison of Cation Exchangers in Hyperkalemia
Potassium plays a vital role in maintaining cellular function. In this article, we will provide background information on potassium homeostasis and provider a comparison of cation exchangers in...
What To Do If You Don’t Match For A Pharmacy Residency
I've precepted many pharmacy students who are preparing to enter the match for a pharmacy residency position. Next to preparing for various pharmacy board exams, trying to get a pharmacy residency...
MAOIs in Parkinson’s – Breakdown For Pharmacists
Pharmacists are no strangers to neurodegenerative disease. However, Parkinson’s cases present great difficulty to patients and clinicians, as our medical world lacks a solid understanding of the...
Free Download – 2022 Diabetes Guidelines Cheat Sheet
I recently blogged about my thoughts on the new diabetes guidelines. After that post, my friend Derek Borkowski who is the founder of Pyrls.com messaged me to offer followers of the Meded101 blog a...
Comparison of Fish Oil Products For Pharmacists
The interest surrounding fish oil products has been around for decades, and we are still learning about many of their mechanisms and potential benefits. In the post below, we provide a comparison of...
Reducing Polypharmacy in BPH
BPH is a common problem as our male patients age. Symptoms of urinary retention and frequency can often be very problematic for patients which results in the use of medications. We also run into...
Minimizing Anticholinergic Adverse Effects – Case Study
If you work in geriatrics to any extent at all, you're likely familiar with anticholinergic activity. If you've learned anything, you know that more is NOT better when it comes to anticholinergic...
Pharmacist’s Guide to Infertility Medications – Comparison Table Included
As a pharmacist, it is critical to recognize that infertility is a significant problem. There are a variety of causes and etiologies for female infertility, many of which remain unknown. Almost 13%...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
