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Bictegravir Drug Interactions – Three Important Ones To Know
Integrase inhibitors have become a mainstay in many HIV patients' medication regimens. While this is a very important drug class in the management of HIV, one should be aware that there are numerous...
Osteoarthritis Pharmacotherapy – Practice Pearls
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common pain syndromes in the aging adult. Medications are often used to reduce pain and increase quality of life. In this article, I will review osteoarthritis...
NAPLEX Practice Case Study – Pain Management
In this NAPLEX practice case study, we test your knowledge of pain management. I hope you find some benefit with this case study and if you are looking for more study materials, check out our...
NAPLEX – Pediatric Crossword Puzzle
Can you answer these questions on our pediatric crossword puzzle? Pediatrics is always an important topic for anyone taking the NAPLEX, BCPS, or other board exams. Here are some of the most highly...
How to Handle Garlic and Blood Thinners
I have many patients who take garlic supplements. One of the interactions I remember learning in pharmacy school is that garlic has the potential to increase the risk of bleeding when taken in...
Top 5 Thiazide Diuretic Adverse Effects
Thiazide diuretics are commonly are one of the most commonly used classes of antihypertensive agents. They carry many adverse effects. Some can be a nuisance while others can be more serious. In...
Top 5 Antibiotic Drug Interactions
Antibiotics are an essential tool to treat infections. I've seen a lot of drug interactions involving antibiotics that have led to anything from treatment failure to drug toxicity. In this blog...
New GERD Medication – Vonoprazan for Erosive Esophagitis
On November 1, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) as a new treatment for the healing and maintenance of erosive esophagitis and the relief of heartburn...
Vaping Cessation Guidelines – What Evidence Do We Have?
CD is a 50-year-old male presenting to your ambulatory care clinic to discuss vaping cessation. About three years ago, CD stopped smoking combustible tobacco cigarettes by transitioning to...
SSRIs In Lactation
Is it safe for women to breastfeed while taking antidepressants? According to a CDC report from 2020, ~10.3% of women ages 18-39 take antidepressants, and the number of people diagnosed with...