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How to Taper Off Medication – 6 Must Know Factors
"How to taper off medication" is a question that I have been asked on a frequent basis. Honestly, it is a really challenging question to address and the answer of "it depends" certainly applies....
Amitriptyline and Tramadol Interaction
Drug interactions and how to manage them can be very challenging and frustrating. Let's take a look at the amitriptyline and tramadol interaction. Different sources report different potential...
Ever Considered a Pharmacy Consulting Business? The Pharmapreneur Academy
There are minimal resources available for those interested in starting a pharmacy consulting business. About a month ago, I had a question about using billing codes in an ambulatory clinic. Blair...
Topiramate And Birth Control Interaction
We must remember the topiramate and birth control interaction! The case: A 33 year old female has had an increase in the frequency of migraines over the last few months. She has had about 6...
Integration of Clinical Pharmacy In Primary Care
Clinical pharmacy is an evolving practice. We need to continue to push for an expanded role. Too many patients can benefit from what we do as pharmacists. One of the things that I'm working on is...
Tumeric and Apixaban
Tumeric and Apixaban - Guest Post by Amanuel Tseggai A 72 year old man was newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and started on therapeutic dose of Enoxaparin after he was admitted to a hospital....
Rifampin and Phenytoin Interaction
Drug interactions can make medication management challenging. Here's a classic case demonstrating the rifampin and phenytoin interaction. A 47 year old patient with diabetes and seizure disorder...
What Advantages Does Warfarin Have Over NOACS?
We all know the negatives of warfarin, but lets take a look at the advantages of warfarin. NOACs are gaining in popularity, no doubt about that. No matter which anticoagulant we are using, we must...
Selecting A Medication For Diabetic Neuropathy
Selecting a medication for diabetic neuropathy can be a bit challenging. You really need to weigh the adverse effect profile when choosing an agent. The case: A 55 year old male has a past medical...
Recurrent Pneumonia and Frequent Antibiotic Use
GF is a 77 year old male with a past medical history of BPH, COPD, hypertension, constipation, Barrett's esophagus, and anemia. Of late, he has had recurrent pneumonia episodes requiring frequent...
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