SGLT2s And The Prescribing Cascade

SGLT2s And The Prescribing Cascade

SGLT2s like empagliflozin, dapagliflozin, ertugliflozin, and canagliflozin are getting more use in diabetes care as time goes on. As a geriatric pharmacist, I certainly recognize that these agents have a lot of potential benefits, but they can also have adverse...
Sodium Chloride Supplements – Alarm Order for SIADH

Sodium Chloride Supplements – Alarm Order for SIADH

Here’s a case scenario where sodium chloride supplements were added, and why I think it is important to recognize what that may mean. KD is a 63-year-old female with a history of bipolar disorder with depressive episodes, GERD, trigeminal neuralgia,...
Tapering Corticosteroids in Geriatric Patients

Tapering Corticosteroids in Geriatric Patients

I’ve encountered numerous patients who are taking chronic, oral corticosteroids. We know that there are numerous potential adverse effects from long term corticosteroid use. Osteoporosis, cardiovascular risks, diabetes, and cataracts are a few of the potential...