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Sinemet Drug Interactions – Top 5
Sinemet, a key medication for managing Parkinson’s disease, combines carbidopa and levodopa to improve motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. However, Sinemet is known for its...
Risperidone Causing Tardive Dyskinesia – Case Scenario
In this case scenario, we outline a situation of risperidone causing tardive dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological movement disorder that is typically caused by medications that can block...
Prednisone and Diabetes – Case Scenario
In this case scenario, we discuss the interplay between prednisone in diabetes. Clinical situations like this are frequent in practice and prednisone can really mess up a patient's well-controlled...
Top 5 Modafinil Clinical Pearls
Modafinil (Provigil) is a stimulant type of medication that is most often utilized in narcolepsy. In my geriatric practice, I do see occasional off-label use to help stimulate energy in patients who...
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,...
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