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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 long. Anticholinergic drugs may cause GI transit to slow down, which can cause potassium supplements to linger in the intestine. This can allow the […]
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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 recurrent vaginal candidiasis. Her most recent issue is that she has a recent vaginal infection. She has been prescribed fluconazole 150 mg every 72 hours. She […]
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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 hypertension, CHF, ASCVD, recent fungal infection, depression, insomnia, breast cancer, and neuropathy. Terbinafine 250 mg QD Omeprazole 20 mg QD Lisinopril 5 mg QD Carvedilol 6.25 mg BID […]
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I’m seeing, reading, and hearing a lot about zinc in the prevention and management of various infectious diseases such as COVID and head colds. While I’m not very sold on the data supporting its use, there will be patients that are going to try it. It is critical to remember that if you have patients […]
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When most healthcare professionals think about drug interactions, we tend to think about an issue arising when a medication is added to the regimen. A perfect example is the warfarin Bactrim interaction. Here’s a case scenario involving cholestyramine and warfarin that you might not necessarily think about. A 77-year-old female has a history of chronic […]
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