Optimizing Gout Flare Management: Key Approaches for Pharmacists
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, aim to optimize gouty flare management to relieve p…
Consider kidney risks before using an NSAID
As a hospital pharmacist, you will be asked more, which NSAID is preferred in patients wi…
Consider the interaction between aspirin and NSAIDs
New data and talk of OTC label changes will reignite debate about whether NSAIDs reduce t…
Management of pain in patients with renal insufficiency or end-stage renal disease on dialysis
Overview Pain is a common problem in patients with renal insufficiency and end-stage re…
Oral steroid instead of NSAIDs for ACUTE gout
Overview Corticosteroids will be used more often for acute gout flares. Oral corticoste…
Medications and supplements induced hypertension
Overview Patients are often surprised when they learn they're taking medications t…
Comparison of GOUT therapies
Overview Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It occurs more often in men…
Kidney risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
As a pharmacist, you will see more focus on the kidney risks of non-steroidal anti-inflam…
Treating dental pain (tooth pain or toothache)
Overview A toothache or tooth pain is caused when the nerve in the root of a tooth or …
Recommendation for safety use of chronic NSAIDs
NSAID safety considerations As a clinical pharmacist, it can be challenging to naviga…
Fewer red flags when celecoxib (Celebrex) is given to patients with a sulfa allergy
As a clinical pharmacist, it's important to understand sulfonamide "sulfa" …
NSAIDs (dose and duration) in high-CV-risk patients
All NSAIDs have a boxed warning about increased risk of CV events. Naproxen ( Naprofen ) …