Introduction Chronic constipation is a prevalent condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements (fewer than three per week), difficu…
Introduction Approximately 1 in 13 adults in the U.S. will experience generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) at some point. Cognitive behavioral ther…
Overview A s a clinical pharmacist, you'll hear about using IV iron to improve heart failure symptoms. Up to 20% of heart failure patients are…
Daily Cialis (tadalafil) was approved for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), providing modest improvement in urinary symptoms. Tadalafil enhances …
Bariatric surgery has become increasingly common as an effective solution for weight loss, diabetes control, and cardiovascular risk reduction. Recog…
Recent interest in colchicine ( Lodoco ) emerges from its potential to reduce cardiovascular (CV) risk due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Origi…
All NSAIDs carry a boxed warning for increased cardiovascular (CV) events. However, naproxen, celecoxib, and probably ibuprofen are associated with l…
Methotrexate is a key treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here’s how to use it effectively and safely. Start methotrexate at 10–15 mg/week…
As a critical care pharmacist, it's crucial to manage acute hyperkalemia effectively. Veltassa (Patiromer) and Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclos…
As a clinical pharmacist, managing dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) around surgery in patients with recent coronary stents is crucial. According to A…
Peripheral edema is a common adverse effect of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (CCBs) like amlodipine. This side effect is dose-dependent, w…
Pharmacists and physicians are seeing more recommendations for using steroids in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Recog…