Bempedoic acid, also known as Nexletol, is a once-daily medication used in patients with increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia who are requiring additional LDL-C lowering previously on a maximally...
I stumbled into this case about Valtrex neurotoxicity on Linked In, and am so thankful that Kristin Speer, PharmD, BCPS let me share it. A physician attached a message for the care team to review: “Patient continues with dizziness, hallucinations, and...
I know some folks out there really like crossword puzzles, so I figured why not combine a little fun with a little pharmacology education? I’ve created a free pharmacology crossword puzzle that you should be able to work through below. I didn’t make it...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, occurring almost twice as often in boys compared to girls. The most observed symptoms are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, but the primary...
In this article, we break down the most important ketamine clinical pearls. Ketamine (ketamine hydrochloride) is FDA approved for general anesthesia in diagnostic and surgical procedures that do not require skeletal muscle relaxation. It has been used on its own or as...
