Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) is a commonly used antibiotic associated with many adverse events that include neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, rash, hepatitis, and electrolyte abnormalities. Bactrim also has the potential to elevate serum creatinine but it may...
The American Academy of Dermatology released guidelines for the treatment of acne in early 2024. As I’m updating study materials, I thought I’d share a sneak peek of my top 5 takeaways from the 2024 Acne Guidelines. Retinoids and Benzoyl Peroxide In mild...
Benazepril and lisinopril are both ACE Inhibitors that are commonly used in practice. Lisinopril is the most frequently used ACE inhibitor. In this article, we will compare benazepril versus lisinopril and highlight some of the differences that may help guide the...
Carbamazepine auto-induction is a popular Board Exam question and is a term I learned in pharmacy school but I never remember being taught what that means clinically and how to monitor the auto-induction period effectively. Indications Matter I want to discuss...
There are plenty of mistakes, pet peeves, and oversights I’ve seen with GERD pharmacotherapy. I’m going to outline some of those common mistakes I’ve seen so you don’t make them! Deprescribing and Reassessment My biggest pet peeve with GERD...
We will compare aripiprazole versus risperidone and why a clinician might recommend one versus another. These two agents are two of the most commonly used antipsychotics in practice. Antipsychotics are most often used for psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and...
