I got asked a question the other day about spironolactone. Specifically, how common is gynecomastia with spironolactone? Before I answer that question, let’s take a look at some of the common clinical pearls with spironolactone. Spironolactone classified as a...
Diarrhea is a nuisance that can lead to non-adherence to drug therapy. In some cases, diarrhea can be even more than a nuisance and may risk the lives of our patients. Below, I outline my top 5 drugs that cause diarrhea. Metformin When considering drugs that cause...
Hydralazine is a medication that causes vasodilation on the arterioles which ultimately leads to a reduction in blood pressure. It isn’t a medication that is used terribly often and I will discuss the reasons for this as well as other hydralazine clinical pearls you...
While not incredibly common, medications can cause dysregulation of our body’s thermoregulation process and cause a rise in core temperature in the presence of normal core body temperature which leads to hyperthermia. Before we get to the drugs that cause...
Amiodarone is a medication that you need to pay attention to. It has numerous clinical quirks that can cause serious harm if one is not aware of them. Here’s a list of the amiodarone boxed warnings as well as some other clinical practice pearls. Amiodarone Boxed...
