Optimizing Gout Flare Management: Key Approaches for Pharmacists
Overview As a clinical pharmacist, aim to optimize gouty flare management to relieve p…
Treat PHOTOsensitivity reactions
As a hospital pharmacist, you will be asked more about how to treat photosensitivity reac…
Re-evaluate when SHORT-term steroid use is needed
New concerns will raise questions about when it's appropriate to use SHORT courses of…
Give single dose dexamethasone for pediatric asthma exacerbations
More children will get just ONE or TWO doses of dexamethasone for asthma exacerbations. W…
Consider using steroids for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients
As a clinical pharmacist, you'll see more push to use steroids for patients hospitali…
Oral steroid instead of NSAIDs for ACUTE gout
Overview Corticosteroids will be used more often for acute gout flares. Oral corticoste…
Understanding the roles of remdesivir and dexamethasone for COVID-19
Remdesivir ( Veklury ) IS FDA-approved for all hospitalized COVID-19 patients who are at …
Identifying patients at risk for fractures due to chronic steroids
As a clinical pharmacist, it is important to address the therapy gap in preventing osteop…