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Omeprazole is one of the most commonly used medications for heartburn and other GI conditions. In addition to being very commonly prescribed, it is available over-the-counter which allows for widespread use throughout the public without much supervision at times. That lack of oversight may lead to an increased risk for clinically significant drug interactions. Here […]
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From the very beginning of Meded101 and Real Life Pharmacology, my goal has been to educate as many healthcare professionals as possible about medication safety. I’m continuing that theme with my latest project, and I want to give it away to you as cheap as Amazon will let me. My latest creation took about 6 […]
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There are numerous types of drug interactions. I outline some of the most common ways that drugs can affect the concentrations and activity of other drugs. Opposing Effects Many drugs will work on various receptors throughout the body. To use as an educational point, there is no better example to point to than the beta […]
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I’m working on a new book that I’m super excited about! I’m writing a book on drug interactions and hope to finish by the end of the year! I’m tackling the top 200 drugs plus those I consider very clinically relevant in practice. My hope is that it is a perfect resource for ambulatory care, […]
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In the case scenario below, I discuss the implications of the verapamil phenytoin interaction. JS is a 38-year-old male who has been on phenytoin for seizure prophylaxis for several years. He reports to his primary care provider complaining of severe headaches. He is diagnosed with cluster headaches. Over the next year, he continues to have […]
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