I know some folks out there really like crossword puzzles, so I figured why not combine a little fun with a little pharmacology education? I’ve created a free brand/generic crossword puzzle that you should be able to work through below. The main focus of this...
Gabapentin is a frequently used medication for neuropathy, RLS, and various other pain syndromes. In this article, I discuss my top 5 reasons to avoid gabapentin use and pick an alternative. Sedation While the sedative nature of gabapentin can be beneficial when...
As a clinical pharmacist, I do my best to stay up to date in all areas of pharmacy. I enjoy it and it helps me make sure you are prepared for your board exams! There’s always something to learn and today is no different. Anecdotally, I’ve felt over the...
As a geriatric pharmacist, I’m always on high alert for the prescribing cascade. I outline my top 5 examples of the prescribing cascade in diabetes care in this article. Metformin and Loperamide Metformin has been the go-to first-line agent of choice for years....
If you work with patients at all, you’ll see some of the most common antihypertensive agents used on a daily basis. The reason they are used so frequently is because they do not tend to have many significant drug interactions. However, some do exist and I wanted...
