Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Benzoyl peroxide / Erythromycin topical For treating acne.
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Pruritus. Topical anti-itch medications (Antipruritic Creams and Lotions) Topical Menthol Eucerin calming itch relief lotion. Contains Menthol 0.15% Topical Antihistamines (Weak evidence of efficacy) -Benadryl itch stopping cream...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Medications that are more likely to cause weight gain Insulin Sulfonylureas e.g. glipizide Meglitinides e.g. repaglinide Thiazolidinediones such as pioglitazone
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Which diabetes medications have been shown to promote weight loss? SGLT-2 inhibitors Amylin Mimetics (Pramlintide) GLP-1 receptor agonists – they -natides or -glutides e.g. exenatide or liraglutide. Metformin (some sources say weight loss, others say weight...
MNEMONICS, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
How to Remember the FDA Pregnancy Medication Classification How to remember: A= Absolutely use it. B=Better to use it or benefits outway the risks. C= Cutting too close. Could use it. D= Don’t use it. X= Cross it out. It’s contraindicated. Category A:...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Bacterial conjunctivitis Medication Dose Erythromycin 5 mg/gram ophthalmic ointment One-half inch (1.25 cm) four times daily for 5 to 7 days OR Trimethoprim-polymyxin B 0.1%-10,000 units/mL ophthalmic drops 1 to 2 drops four times daily for 5 to 7 days OR...
