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When Not To Reduce Psychotropic Medications
As a geriatric pharmacist working in long term care and assisted living facilities, I spend a lot of time trying to figure out which medications I should recommend to reduce. Polypharmacy is a big...
Hot Off The Press! Nursing Pharmacology Crossword Puzzle Book
Hey everyone, thank you all so much for following the blog and podcast! I've put together a book of over 2,000 questions and clues for our nursing friends! Introducing the Meded101 Nursing...
Montelukast Causes The Prescribing Cascade – Case Study
SM is a 48-year-old female who has new-onset symptoms of restlessness, irritability, insomnia, and vivid nightmares. Over the past 3 months, she has also experienced increasing anxiety and mood...
Oxybutynin Case Study – No Efficacy!
MS is a 78-year-old female with a history of overactive bladder with urinary frequency and urge incontinence. Her current medications include: Oxybutynin 5 mg twice daily, Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg...
Deprescribing in Cirrhosis – Case Study
JD is a 58-year-old male with a history of cirrhosis due to alcohol-related liver disease. He has no medication allergies and is taking the following medications: Lactulose 30 mL twice daily,...
Pregabalin and Renal Function – Case Study
In this case scenario, I discuss the relationship between pregabalin and renal function. JE is a 69-year-old male who has a history of diabetes, hypertension, neuropathy, back pain, hyperlipidemia,...
Thiazide Drug Interactions – My Top 5
Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed medications used to treat hypertension, edema, heart failure, and ascites. They work by removing excess salt and water from the body through the urine....
Top 5 Fluoroquinolone Drug Interactions
Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. However, they have a long list of medication interactions that require careful consideration...
Verapamil Versus Diltiazem – Clinical Comparison
Diltiazem and verapamil are two non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (non-DHP CCBs) most commonly used in managing certain cardiac conditions. Even though they fall into the same medication...
Comparison of Magnesium Supplements – Which One To Choose?
It can be overwhelming walking into the pharmacy and looking down the vitamin aisle – especially when you finally find a specific supplement, only to discover there are numerous forms lining the...
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