Printer Friendly PDF Opioids are a prescription drug class most commonly prescribed for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. They include drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, and fentanyl. Improper use of these medications, however, can lead to an...
Printer Friendly PDF It is estimated that 50-70 % of nursing homes patients will be prescribed a systemic antibiotic over the course of a year1. A patient’s routine medications can interfere with certain antibiotics, decreasing their absorption...
Print Friendly PDF All insulins should be stored in the refrigerator until opening and protected from light.Once opened or removed from the refrigerator for storage in the medication cart, theinsulin should be dated as it will expire in a specified time per...
Printer Friendly PDF There are many medications that need to be slowly tapered to discontinuation to avoid adverse effects or rebound symptoms from occurring. Antidepressants are one of the medication categories that follow this rule. The discontinuing and switching...
Printer Friendly PDF REGRANEX® (BECAPLERMIN) GEL IS BACK IN STOCK FROM SMITH & NEPHEW, INC Description: REGRANEX® gel is the only FDA-approved PDGF for the treatment of diabetic neuropathic ulcers, formulated to act as a first-line treatment following effective...
Printer Friendly PDF Updated Recommendations On June 30, 2022, the CDC made some important changes in regards to the influenza vaccine recommendations for adults 65 years and older. Previously, they did not recommend one vaccine over another. Currently, they give...
Printer Friendly PDF CDC’s Updated Pneumococcal Recommendations for Adults Two types of pneumococcal vaccines are available in the US: Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines: PPSV23 (Pneumovax) Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines: PCV13 (Prevnar 13) and 2 new conjugate...
Printer Friendly PDF Certain medications can lower the seizure threshold and should be used cautiously or avoided in patients with a history of seizures. Risk of seizure can be further increased if: The medication is taken in combination with a medication that...
Printer Friendly PDF What are DOAC’s and what are they used for? Anticoagulants are commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation and a variety of thrombotic conditions. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC’s) represent a major advancement in oral anticoagulation. Prior to...
Printer Friendly PDF Nebulizer Storage Comparison Chart (by Medication Name & Manufacturer) Medication NameManufacturerRefrigeration(Y or N)Expiration dateonce foil pouchis openedSpecific StorageRecommendationsSourceAlbuterol SulfateInhalation...
Printer Friendly PDF Description: Vibegron is a selective beta-3 adrenergic agonist. Like mirabegron, vibegron relaxes detrusor smooth muscle and increases bladder capacity, reducing incontinence. Indication & Dosage: For the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB)...
Printer Friendly PDF What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? RLS is a condition characterized by a nearly irresistible urge to move the legs, usually associated with limb discomfort. Symptoms typically occur at rest, in the evening, and are transiently relieved by...