Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Anticoagulants consistently rank as the most common cause of medication-related adverse events in the United States. Top three are: Anticoagulants Opioids Diabetic medications Reference https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK54566/...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Acute Treatment: NSAIDs are 1st-line (Indomethacin, Naproxen, and Ibuprofen all may be used to tx acute gout). Also and Colchicine. Corticosteroids are used when NSAIDs and Colchicine cant be used. Colchicine inhibits microtubule formation reducing the inflammatory...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Note: “Psychostimulants are first-line and non-psychostimulants second-line in terms of effectiveness for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.” AAFP MEDICATIONS FORMULATIONS STARTING DOSAGE Short-acting Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Chewable tablet: 2.5,...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
-1st line treatment (SSRIs, SNRIs, and Azapirones [like Buspirone]). -2nd-line agents: Hydroxyzine, TCAs (Amitriptyline, Nortryptyline, Imipramine), antiepileptics (like Pregabalin), and antipsychotics (Quetiapine). -3rd-line agents: MAO inhibitors...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Strong Evidence for Efficacy. Amytriptyline 25-50 mg at bedtime Cyclobenzaprine 10-30 mg at bedtime Pregabalin 300-450 mg / day Gabapentin 1600-2400 mg / day Duloxetine 60-120 mg / day Milnacipran100-200 mg / day. Weak evidence for efficacy. Tramadol 200-300 mg / day...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
“It is reasonable to try nonhormonal therapy as a first-line option to alleviate vulvovaginal symptoms caused by genitourinary syndrome of menopause. Although not as effective as estrogen, vaginal moisturizers, such as Replens, are an effective treatment for...
