Aug 12, 20231 minKetamine for Acute Agitation - #PHARMFAXKetamine’s ability to maintain hemodynamics, and routes of administration make it a versatile medication. Ketamine’s ability to maintain...
Aug 9, 20232 minNSAID Dosing and Analgesia - #PHARMFAXNonsteroidal antiinflammatories or NSAIDS are extensively used for acute pain control. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatories or NSAIDS are...
Jul 27, 20231 minPain Dose Ketamine - #PHARMFAXThe more drugs you have in your drug bank, the more options you have for patient-centered interventions. The more drugs you have in your...
Jul 27, 20231 minHaloperidol vs Droperidol - #PHARMFAXKnowing pharmacokinetics gives you more patient-centered options. Knowing pharmacokinetics gives you more patient-centered options....
Jul 27, 20231 minPhenobarbital for Severe Alcohol Withdrawal - #PHARMFAXPhenobarbital is a great option to keep in your drug bank for severe alcohol withdrawal. Phenobarbital is a great option to keep in your...
Jul 27, 20231 minNaloxone for Opioid Reversal - #PHARMFAXNaloxone is one of the few true antidotes we have in medicine. Naloxone is one of the few true antidotes we have in medicine. It’s an...
Jul 25, 20231 minClass-Effect Anticholinergics - #PHARMFAXJust because something is available over the counter, doesn’t necesarily mean it’s safe for complex patients and/or account for...
Jul 25, 20231 minNeuroleptic Malingnant Syndrome - #PHARMFAXMuscle rigidity is a key characteristic of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Muscle rigidity is a key characteristic of...
Jul 25, 20231 minEthanol Withdrawal Mechanism - #PHARMFAXTwo neurotransmitters that maintain neurochemical balance are GABA and glutamate, which are sedating and excitatory, respectively. Two ...