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Fluvoxamine Drug Interactions
Fluvoxamine drug interactions can be clinically significant in clinical practice. It is a major reason why this medication is not used very often. If you ever see it on a medication list of one of...
Hydroxychloroquine Clinical Pearls – COVID-19 Buzz
The world is a buzz with COVID-19 news and rightfully so. I want to cover hydroxychloroquine clinical pearls. This drug has been purported to have activity against coronavirus. Here's a link to that...
Avoid NSAIDs in COVID-19? Where’s the Evidence?
I'm seeing this article all over the place recommending to avoid NSAIDs in patients who have an infection with the new COVID-19 coronavirus. My question is, where's the evidence? The only thing I...
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2 Common Mistakes With Acetaminophen
Many patients will take acetaminophen for their pain management. It is cheap, somewhat effective, and typically pretty safe at normal dosages. There are potential downsides when it comes to...
Tapering Benzodiazepines – Tricks of the Trade
Tapering benzodiazepines or any drug for that matter is a bit of an art. Sure we do have some evidence on these types of topics, but we can't also schedule a taper schedule perfectly based upon a...
Starting Bisphosphonates in Patients With Limited Life Expectancy
I received a question the other day about the use of bisphosphonates in patients who may have a limited life expectancy but have osteoporosis or are at risk for osteoporosis. It is a very good...
Probenecid Clinical Pearls
Probenecid can be used for patients who have gout. The drug lowers uric acid levels which can help prevent future gout flares. While I readily admit that probenecid is not used very often, it does...
Capsaicin – Why Doesn’t It Work As Needed (PRN)?
A 76-year-old male has been having some knee pain due to osteoarthritis. He has tried acetaminophen and ibuprofen and didn't find much help with those. He finds a topical agent called capsaicin. He...
Compelling Indications in Diabetes – Why to Choose Different Agents
A compelling indication is simply another reason (typically a disease state) as to why you choose a medication. Compelling indications in diabetes are increasingly important in medication selection...
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