Introduction A common scenario leading to kidney injury occurs when patients on ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) …
Managing mild hypertension (systolic BP 140-159 mmHg, diastolic BP 90-99 mmHg) is a topic of ongoing debate. Recent data indicates that for every 128…
As a cardiovascular pharmacist, questions about managing chronic hypertension in pregnancy are increasing. Factors like maternal age and obesity cont…
Peripheral edema is a common adverse effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like amlodipine. This side effect is dose-dependent, w…
As a clinical pharmacist, you are likely to encounter alerts regarding potential kidney problems when clarithromycin is combined with calcium channel…
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, selecting initial BP meds for uncomplicated hypertension (HTN) often involves ACE inhibitors (ACEI), angioten…