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...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of those conditions that creeps up with age and quietly causes a whole bunch of problems—especially when medications make it worse. A patient might come in complaining of frequent urination, a weak stream, or feeling like they...
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are widely used in a variety of conditions, including atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. Most DOACs are metabolized by CYP3A4 and utilize the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) transporter. Thus, common...
In this blog post, we will compare tamsulosin versus alfuzosin. Tamsulosin and alfuzosin both act on the sympathetic nervous system. Tamsulosin and alfuzosin both work as Alpha1 antagonists. More specifically, tamsulosin targets the Alpha1A receptor subtype. Both...
