On May 13, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eli Lilly and Company’s Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a once-weekly injection for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Incretins are the...
Nicotine patches are a useful tool in the management of smoking cessation. The success and tolerability of this form of nicotine replacement does require some pharmacology knowledge. I lay out my most important nicotine patch clinical pearls below. Nicotine Patch...
Chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide (podcast) are both thiazide diuretics. They are primarily used in the management of hypertension and occasionally for the management of edema. Hypokalemia, frequent urination, and risk for dehydration are all common adverse...
I don’t take a break from clinical content very often, but when I do, it’s usually something that is very important to me personally. Every day, I try to think about what might help a fellow healthcare professional use medications more wisely. I’ve...
There are many skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) to choose from when patients need one. We are going to do some comparing and contrasting of these medications, and ultimately, this article will help you identify some of the most important clinical factors to consider...
