Sulfasalazine is classified as a DMARD (Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) as well as a 5-aminosalicylic acid derivative. The most common use in clinical practice that I’ve seen sulfasalazine used for is rheumatoid arthritis, but it can also play a role in...
Oral iron supplements (podcast) are the cheapest and most effective treatment for iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia can occur commonly in infants and women with menorrhagia. For most cases of iron deficiency, oral iron supplementation is sufficient....
The human body requires sufficient iron to produce red blood cells, which are vital for transporting oxygen to tissues. Without sufficient iron, individuals can develop iron deficiency anemia. Oral products are commonly used for mild deficiency. If the deficiency is...
As a medication expert, being up to date on adverse effects is essential! I recently stumbled into this review article on drug-induced Lupus and I had to share it and some of my thoughts. Symptoms of Drug-Induced Lupus Patients are usually pretty good about reporting...
As a clinical pharmacist, we have to recognize that there are several causes of anemia. Anemia can be sometimes be caused by medications and sometimes not so much. Where is can get really complicated is when we have multiple factors that are or possibly can be...
In a recent small study where taking iron every other day was given versus once daily iron, they demonstrated an improved absorption. How should we apply this in real world practice? In my practice, iron is used quite often and occasionally I will see iron dosed...
