Pain management is something I’m faced with everyday as a pharmacist. Pregnancy, geriatrics, pediatrics, and polypharmacy are a few of the many challenges in pain management that can sometimes make choosing an analgesic feel near impossible. Here’s 4...
There are lots of blood pressure medication option in the ambulatory setting which begs the question: How do we select the right one? There are lots of things to think about. Here’s a list of four really important factors you need to consider. Compelling...
AC is a 64 year old female with multiple myeloma. She is in her 3rd cycle of the regimen CyBorD when she presents to the ER with chest pain and sudden onset of shortness of breath at rest. A CT of the chest and abdomen confirms that AC has a pulmonary embolism (PE)....
ACE Inhibitors are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for hypertension. ACE Inhibitors do have precautions, contraindications, and rug interactions that we need to be aware of. Here’s a list of a few important clinical pearls that need to be...
Converting one medication to another should be done cautiously. We also must recognize that a transition, or equivalent dose is virtually never going to be perfect. So how do you convert levothyroxine to disiccated thyroid? Armour Thyroid is probably the most common...
The clock is ticking…the ONE TIME, 50% off deal on the Medication Recommendation Webinar will end at midnight tonight (7/17/2016)! Use discount code: “deal” at checkout. Today’s Education: I’m more on the ambulatory side of pharmacy,...
