An 81 year old female is taking Lasix as needed. The reason for taking the Lasix as needed may surprise you! Medication List: Advair 250/50 BID Simvastatin 20 mg HS Furosemide 40 mg once daily as needed for blood pressure Duonebs QID prn Flonase 1 spray into each...
In this scenario I take a look at lamotrigine and tramadol amongst other things and why a diagnosis for every medication really matters. A 71 year old male has been having increasing osteoarthritis pain. He reports pain in his hands, back, and knees. Acetaminophen...
A 76 year old female presents with the following list of medications, including high dose Ambien (zolpidem). Ambien 10-20 mg at bedtime as needed Prednisone 20 mg daily Warfarin 5 mg daily Ventolin HFA 2 puffs QID prn Glucotrol XL 10 mg daily Fosamax 70 mg weekly...
Often we intentionally contribute to the prescribing cascade. Potassium supplements with a diuretic is one of those scenarios, but I want to teach you about what to think about when you see potassium supplements without a diuretic. What’s the potassium level?...
Diabetes is a disease that millions are affected by. It can be very challenging trying to figure out which medication or medication combination is best for a patient. While extremely rare, the GLP-1’s and DPP4 inhibitors have been potentially associated with...
So, what would you say if a patient asked you, “Should I take St. John’s Wort?” My gut screams no! St. John’s Wort is a substantial inducer of many CYP enzymes which can play havoc with many different drugs and their respective levels....
