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Tricyclic Antidepressant Clinical Pearls
Tricyclic antidepressants are still used in clinical practice. Their use has diminished over time as newer and generally safer medications have been invented, but you will see them occasionally. In...
Does Augmentin Cause More Diarrhea Than Amoxicillin?
I try to tackle questions that I receive periodically and someone asked me the other day, "In your experience, does amoxicillin/clavulanate cause more diarrhea than amoxicillin?" Amoxicillin and...
Levofloxacin Risks – Case Study
In this case of a 72-year-old male, I want to discuss levofloxacin risks as there can be numerous. He currently lives in an assisted living. He has a past medical history of arrhythmia, depression,...
Bisphosphonate Comparison Table and Clinical Pearls
Bisphosphonates are frequently used in the management of osteoporosis. They are often the go-to agent for this condition. Below we provide a bisphosphonate comparison table and I also wanted to...
Pet Peeves With Urinary Issues
I encounter patients on a daily basis who are taking medications for urinary issues. Incontinence, frequency, BPH, and frequent UTIs are common problems in geriatrics that can lead to the use of...
6 Reasons To Avoid SSRIs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are a mainstay in the management of depression and other mental health disorders. All SSRIs are not created equal and when I am reviewing a patient case, I...
Should SABA Ever Be Used in Asthma?
I have been receiving questions on occasion regarding asthma therapy. More specifically, with the GINA recommendations, should SABA ever be used in asthma? Many are confused about what we should be...
RLS Guidelines Change and Clinical Pearls
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) can be a very difficult diagnosis to manage for some patients. Insomnia, pain and significant discomfort can result on account of this disease. Here are a few of my...
Acetaminophen in Osteoarthritis
When I was in school, acetaminophen was considered the go agent for the management of osteoarthritis pain. While acetaminophen in osteoarthritis is still possibly a 2nd or 3rd line consideration,...
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Update
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is one of the most common side effects in patients getting treated for cancer. Prevention for CINV is important to improve quality of life and...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
