Vaccines and Adalimumab (Humira) – Can They Be Given Together?

Vaccines and Adalimumab (Humira) – Can They Be Given Together?

I was recently asked about the use of vaccines and adalimumab (Humira). More specifically, can we give vaccines if the patient is taking a biologic agent like adalimumab? It isn’t a simple yes or no answer as it depends upon the type of vaccine. More...
What Pharmacists Should Know About Botox

What Pharmacists Should Know About Botox

For approximately 40 years, botulinum toxin has been used to treat various neuromuscular disorders, but it is not without risk. After all, the risk is in the name (botulinum toxin) and is often enough to make providers and patients wary of tapping into the therapeutic...
Patient Complains of Dry Eyes – What’s The Pharmacist’s Next Move?

Patient Complains of Dry Eyes – What’s The Pharmacist’s Next Move?

Working with a lot of geriatric patients, I run into patients complaining of dry eyes all the time. While many will readily admit that they have this issue, many will not even think to mention it because they have been dealing with it for a long time or they may...
Ophthalmic Timolol and Hypotension – More Than What Meets The Eye

Ophthalmic Timolol and Hypotension – More Than What Meets The Eye

Timolol is an effective medication for reducing intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma. The recommended starting dose is one drop of timolol 0.25% ophthalmic solution in the affected eye(s) twice daily. It is a non-selective beta-blocker. Ophthalmic...