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Magnesium Clinical Pearls
In the ambulatory care and geriatrics space, I see magnesium supplements used on a fairly frequent basis in practice. Here are a few magnesium clinical pearls that I've picked up along the way....
Antiarrhythmic Comparison Chart
You will see antiarrhythmics used in clinical practice. They are typically prescribed by cardiovascular specialists, but we wanted to provide an antiarrhythmic comparison chart because as a...
Anticholinergic Potassium Interaction
The anticholinergic potassium interaction is noted on many databases as a serious interaction. Potassium supplements have been shown to cause irritation if left in contact with the GI tract for too...
Case Study: Fluconazole Alprazolam Interaction
In today's case, I will discuss the fluconazole alprazolam interaction. Here's the case! A 56-year-old female has a history of bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, chronic back pain, and...
Terbinafine Amitriptyline Interaction
The following case demonstrates the terbinafine amitriptyline interaction as well as another interaction you should be aware of! JS is a 63-year-old female. Past medical history includes...
Is Once-Weekly Insulin On The Way?
There may be a new option on the horizon for current insulin users! Insulin icodec is a new insulin option currently undergoing clinical trials. The most recent trial released for insulin icodec...
Chemotherapy Toxicity Table With Boxed Warnings
Chemotherapeutic agents are used to control cancer cell proliferation, but they often come with toxicities to the host as well. It is important to monitor patients closely for the development of...
2021 Pharmacist Provider Status Update
We received a big update on 2021 Pharmacist Provider Status this month and it is exciting to see that we still on the radar of the federal government. I have just emailed my representative this...
Comparison of Oral Iron Preparations
Oral iron supplements (podcast) are the cheapest and most effective treatment for iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia can occur commonly in infants and women with menorrhagia. For most...
Switching From Brand to Generic Phenytoin
Brand to generic drug changes can occur due to demands by insurance companies. These changes are often forced due to the low costs of generic medications compared to brand name products but are...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
