I’ve done tons of posts on drug interactions over the years. I’ve dedicated a whole book to drug interactions in primary care AND drug-food interactions. I was recently asked about metoprolol drug interactions and which ones would I consider the most...
Asthma and COPD are two disease states that we need to use inhalers. As a clinical pharmacist, I understand the importance of patient education. I’ve seen numerous mistakes with inhaler technique over the years in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. Here are...
COPD is a challenging disease that ultimately leads to a progressive reduction in lung function. Our mainstays of therapy are the bronchodilators like long-acting anticholinergic and long-acting beta-agonists. Roflumilast (podcast) is a unique medication for COPD in...
Alpha-blockers (i.e., tamsulosin) are commonly seen in male patients, as they are used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; the only FDA-approved indication currently). Because of this, there is no doubt a prescription sent to the pharmacy for a...
Combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs) containing both estrogen and progestin are common go-to agents for contraception. However, on occasion, CHCs are an inappropriate choice given the multiple contraindications of estrogen. Approximately 20% of women using...
Potassium plays a vital role in maintaining cellular function. In this article, we will provide background information on potassium homeostasis and provider a comparison of cation exchangers in hyperkalemia management. Just about 98% of our total body potassium is...
