Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used in managing hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and diabetic nephropathy. While these agents share a common mechanism—blocking the angiotensin II type 1 (AT₁) receptor—not all ARBs are...
Find the answers below to the anemia crossword puzzle! Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders worldwide, affecting people of all ages. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or just curious about health topics, understanding anemia—and how...
When patients have anemia, supplements often get prescribed. To many of our polypharmacy patients, excessive prescribing can lead to an increase in pill burden that may not always be necessary. When looking at deprescribing supplements, anemia is an excellent disease...
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that has a narrow therapeutic window. Because of this, we typically monitor digoxin levels. If levels get too high, we can run into adverse effects. In some cases, particularly geriatric patients, those adverse can be misinterpreted as...
Azole antifungals play a central role in the treatment and prevention of fungal infections, offering coverage against yeasts, molds, and dimorphic fungi depending on the agent. Each drug in this class comes with its own specific spectrum and set of indications. In a...
When treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) or varicella-zoster virus (VZV), two antiviral agents commonly used are acyclovir and valacyclovir. While both medications are effective, understanding their pharmacokinetic profiles, dosage forms, and clinical uses can help...
