There is a reason why clonidine is not routinely used in the elderly. It has a high incidence of adverse effects in the elderly and can contribute to CNS changes, orthostasis, dry mouth etc. An 88 year old gentleman was started on clonidine for hypertension. His...
Statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc.) are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of medications. Let me share a few common clinical pearls on statins. If you like some more pearls in audio format, be sure to check out the podcast! Statins should also be...
Alpha blockers are indicated for both hypertension and BPH. Here’s a few clinical pearls on alpha blockers that you need to know! Alpha blockers in females: I remember a urologist getting frustrated with pharmacists who would always question why he was using...
Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium sparing diuretic. Based upon my experience, I put together 4 clinical pearls that you have to know! A commonly known fact with spironolactone is that it is a potassium sparing diuretic and often we use that potential to...
I think most of you who follow the blog know I spend most of my time dealing with polypharmacy and geriatrics. I’m going to use the example of ACE Inhibitors in CHF to demonstrate my point. Every now and then, I will see patients who have a history of CHF and...
Thiazide Diuretics are most frequently used for hypertension, edema, and CHF. The video below gives some clinical pearls you should remember about thiazide diuretics. In addition to the thiazide diuretics, I’ve also created other YouTube Videos with more in the...
