Trazodone belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors (SARIs). Although trazodone is only FDA-approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), it is most often used off-label to manage insomnia. What’s interesting...
The fall 2024 BCPS exam will be changing compared to the spring version. The biggest shift in the BCPS exam is the content outline. In the YouTube video below, I outline the important changes and how this may impact your studying. We’ve updated our study...
I was recently asked about the use of vaccines and adalimumab (Humira). More specifically, can we give vaccines if the patient is taking a biologic agent like adalimumab? It isn’t a simple yes or no answer as it depends upon the type of vaccine. More...
For approximately 40 years, botulinum toxin has been used to treat various neuromuscular disorders, but it is not without risk. After all, the risk is in the name (botulinum toxin) and is often enough to make providers and patients wary of tapping into the therapeutic...
The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) is the clinical exam that allows a pharmacy graduate to become a licensed pharmacist. The NAPLEX is designed to evaluate your knowledge of pharmacy practice and is required for pharmacist licensure. It is a...
