Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Comparison – Selection Process

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Comparison – Selection Process

by | May 8, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls

There are many skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) to choose from when patients need one. We are going to do some comparing and contrasting of these medications, and ultimately, this article will help you identify some of the most important clinical factors to consider...
Adderall and Vitamin C – How To Address This Interaction?

Adderall and Vitamin C – How To Address This Interaction?

by | May 4, 2022 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls

As you may or may not be aware, Adderall and vitamin C can interact with each other. The primary issue for this drug interaction involves an alteration of Adderall’s gastrointestinal absorption. Having a more acidic gut environment can reduce the absorption of...
Patient Complains of Dry Eyes – What’s The Pharmacist’s Next Move?

Patient Complains of Dry Eyes – What’s The Pharmacist’s Next Move?

by | May 1, 2022 | Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists

Working with a lot of geriatric patients, I run into patients complaining of dry eyes all the time. While many will readily admit that they have this issue, many will not even think to mention it because they have been dealing with it for a long time or they may...
Mistakes With Inhaler Technique – Practice Pearls From The Front Lines

Mistakes With Inhaler Technique – Practice Pearls From The Front Lines

by | Apr 3, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Medication Errors, Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy, Respiratory Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls

Asthma and COPD are two disease states that we need to use inhalers. As a clinical pharmacist, I understand the importance of patient education. I’ve seen numerous mistakes with inhaler technique over the years in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. Here are...