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63 year old female with a history of severe COPD. She is a smoker and is currently taking the following medications: ipratropium/albuterol as needed, Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol) 160/4.5 two inhalations twice daily and Spiriva inhalation once daily. Respiratory symptoms are fairly well managed She presents to the clinic with poor appetite, cough, throat pain, […]
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Jonathan Laird is a community pharmacist from across the pond, you need to check out his blog if you are passionate about pharmacy! I greatly appreciate his contribution to the profession and it gives US pharmacists an opportunity to learn a couple different medications! Here’s a little bit more about him followed by him followed by […]
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Use of brand names to identify medications can be confusing for healthcare professionals, much less patients! When I think about the two name naming system in the U.S., it really doesn’t enhance patient care and leads to confusion. Although the following case doesn’t involve look alike/sound alike, this gives me an opportunity to point out this nice […]
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69 year old male with significant respiratory issues including COPD – This patient was challenging, but did have the intent to quit smoking which was most certainly complicating his respiratory status. Other chronic conditions included: Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Seizures, and GERD. He has been diplaying signs/symptoms of depression of late, and the primary […]
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