When working with patients who have a seizure disorder, it’s critical for pharmacists to remember which medications can lower the seizure threshold. Even in patients without epilepsy, some drugs can increase seizure risk, especially at high doses, in overdose...
Oral iron replacement is one of the most common ways to manage iron deficiency anemia. While it seems straightforward—take a pill, replace the iron—patients often struggle to reach therapeutic goals. One of the biggest reasons is poor absorption. Here are four common...
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that our body makes when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is also found in certain foods like fish, dairy, and eggs. Vitamin D helps the body maintain strong bones, reduces fracture risk, supports muscle...
Every so often, you see a medication order that just makes you tilt your head and think, “Huh?” One order that I recently encountered that made me scratch my head was (ferrous sulfate) iron 2 tablets once daily. On the surface, it’s straightforward – take two tablets...
Many infectious diseases are more prevalent in other areas of the world. In this article, we will cover three important travel diseases along with their prophylaxis and treatment recommendations that may show up on your board exam. Malaria Malaria is caused by the...
Ertugliflozin was first approved in 2017 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This medication is an SGLT2 inhibitor that prevents the resorption of glucose back into systemic circulation. It has been shown to be effective in lowering A1c and managing diabetes. In...
