Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic that can cause quite a few problems if not monitored appropriately. One of those concerns is drug interactions. In this blog post, I will share my top 5 amiodarone drug interactions to be aware of. #1 – Top 5 Amiodarone Drug...
In the challenging world of pharmacology, recognizing drug interactions is paramount to ensuring patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes. To make this complex subject more engaging and accessible, we’ve introduced a unique approach – a crossword puzzle...
I recently came across a clinical issue in my practice as a consultant pharmacist to assisted living and long-term care facilities. The item in question was how to manage the apixaban diltiazem interaction. Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction Defined Apixaban is...
How many times have you picked up, dispensed, or seen an auxiliary label on a medication encouraging you to avoid alcohol while taking it? It’s definitely information that could come up on a board exam at some point throughout your career! Below is a table...
After my recent post on my top 5 medication/vitamin interactions, I received the request to cover medications that deplete vitamins and minerals. I loved this idea because it is an important consideration in clinical practice! Keep in mind that these often show up on...
Patients use numerous supplements that contain vitamins. I outline my top 5 vitamin drug interactions in this post and how they may impact patient care. Vitamin K and Warfarin The first vitamin drug interaction you could probably guess. Vitamin K intake affects...
