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High pH in the Stomach? Low Drug Absorption
In this case study, we discuss a situation where a drug causes a higher pH in the stomach. The elevated pH from an antacid can impact the absorption of other drugs. A 44-year-old female presents to...
Diclofenac Gel Clinical Pearls
Diclofenac gel can be a beneficial tool in the management of localized osteoarthritis pain. There are many situations where acetaminophen is not effective and oral NSAIDs are intolerable or...
BCACP Exam Changes for Fall of 2020
Much like the BCPS exam, the BCACP (Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist) exam is undergoing changes for the fall of 2020. (If you are looking for a breakdown of the BCPS 2020 Changes, find...
New Release! 200+ Page Drug Interaction Book for Virtually Nothing…
From the very beginning of Meded101 and Real Life Pharmacology, my goal has been to educate as many healthcare professionals as possible about medication safety. I'm continuing that theme with my...
OTC Tamiflu? I’ve Got Some Questions.
OTC Tamiflu may be a reality in the near future. Sanofi has purchased the over-the-counter rights for Tamiflu and is pursuing approval from the FDA. I do have some potential concerns with this...
Fatal Insulin Injections and Security of Medications
I've worked within the walls of numerous types of settings that have access to life-saving and life-threatening medications. Whether it be at a clinic, long term care facility, assisted living...
2020 BCPS Exam Changes – How to Prepare
As I look ahead to help all of you prepare for the 2020 BCPS exam changes, I want to make sure that everyone is on the same page in how this might affect your studying. Questions about the exam? You...
Seven Common Types of Drug Interactions
There are numerous types of drug interactions. I outline some of the most common ways that drugs can affect the concentrations and activity of other drugs. Opposing Effects Many drugs will work on...
The Clinical Difference Between Salmeterol and Formoterol
Both salmeterol and formoterol are considered long-acting beta-agonists. These agents have been commonly used in the setting of asthma and COPD. Each of these agents is most commonly combined with...
Changing Glimepiride to Glipizide…to Rock the Boat or Not?
With the recent changes in the Beers Criteria, glimepiride has now been added to the list of sulfonylureas to avoid. Glipizide is the preferred agent if a sulfonylurea is to be used. This begs the...
Study Materials For Pharmacists
