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Pharmacists Can Help Assess New FDA-Approved IV Opioid
Oliceridine (Olinvyk) expands options for managing moderate to severe acute pain, but cost, drug-drug interactions, and other factors come into play.
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Toxicity Is a Risk of PAMORA Interactions
Peripherally acting M-opioid receptor antagonists can improve quality of life but differ variably by impact from concomitant medications.
Exercise Caution Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Panic and a host of interactions are entwined with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Cannabidiol Presents Conundrums
Recent federal legalization and increases sales of CBD underscore the importance of considering its pharmacologic impact.
Dolutegravir Is Susceptible to Chelation-Type Interactions
Common medications containing polyvalent cations should be separated to prevent decreased absorption of the HIV therapy.
Oral Contraceptives Are Susceptible to Several Interactions
Pharmacists play a crucial role in assessing clinical significance and severity and, when appropriate, recommending alternative therapy.
Carefully Assess Bleeding Risk in Patients on Antidepressants
SSRIs have been shown to inhibit reuptake of serotonin in platelets, ultimately impairing platelet aggregation.
Vulvodynia Study Endorsing Gabapentin for Pelvic Muscle Pain: An In-depth Look
Using a drug that increases GABA synthesis and possibly escalates intraneuronal dopamine in a population that is more likely to have behavior health concerns may prove to be an unsafe option.
General Pharmacist Pearls to Consider for Patients in Pain
Advocating and Educating Patients About Product Selection for Pain