🩸 Oral iron supplements can be tricky to compare. While efficacy and tolerability are similar at equal doses of elemental iron, the percentage of elemental iron varies between products. Here's the breakdown.. Start with 100-200 mg/day elemental iron for iron deficienc…
🩸 Oral iron supplements can be tricky to compare. While efficacy and tolerability are similar at equal doses of elemental iron, the percentage of elemental iron varies between products. Here's the breakdown.. Start with 100-200 m…
As a clinical pharmacist (💊), you’ll hear mixed opinions on how long bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate) should be used for 🦴 osteoporosis. 🕒 Some patients remain on them indefinitely, but long-term use can pose risks like jaw osteonecrosis (🦷) …
Assessment 👂 Acute Otitis Media (AOM) in Adults is rare but can lead to serious complications. Diagnosis is clinical, and treatment focuses on appropriate antibiotics. Referral to an ENT is essential for recurrent or severe cases. Here's a q…
Intro 🌟 Peptic ulcers can be effectively treated with medications that reduce acid production, eradicate H. pylori , and protect the stomach lining. Here's a quick guide to first-line and second-line treatments, with key precautions and cons…
Wegovy (semaglutide) 💉 is a GLP-1 agonist, similar to Ozempic (0.25 mg-1 mg) but titrated to 2.4 mg weekly for weight loss. Patients can lose ~10-12% more weight than with placebo (~9 kg for a 90 kg pt). Double the weight loss of Saxenda (liragluti…
💊 Methotrexate (MTX) is 1st-line for RA, often as effective as biologics & safer. Starting at 10-15 mg/wk, escalate by 5 mg every 2-4 wks up to 20-30 mg/wk based on response. Switch to parenteral if needed for intolerance or poor response. …
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