I’ve done tons of posts on drug interactions over the years. I’ve dedicated a whole book to drug interactions in primary care AND drug-food interactions. I was recently asked about metoprolol drug interactions and which ones would I consider the most...
I started this blog to help educate healthcare professionals all the way back in 2013. It’s hard to believe that I’m approaching 10 years! I can’t thank you all enough for the support. Your purchases have helped me continue to do this blog and...
In this COPD case study, we outline how to use the GOLD guidelines to guide medication therapy. Here’s the case! KE is a 71-year-old male who has a history of cigarette smoking for 50+ years, COPD, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, peripheral arterial...
Asthma and COPD are two disease states that we need to use inhalers. As a clinical pharmacist, I understand the importance of patient education. I’ve seen numerous mistakes with inhaler technique over the years in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. Here are...
In the case below, I discuss constipation management and how to reduce polypharmacy by targeting medications that cause this adverse effect. KE is a 77-year-old male with a history of GERD, pruritis, insomnia, low back pain, and recent knee replacement. Constipation...
