Aug 12, 20231 min readKetamine 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 min readNSAID Dosing and Analgesia - #PHARMFAXNonsteroidal antiinflammatories or NSAIDS are extensively used for acute pain control. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatories or NSAIDS are...
Jul 27, 20231 min readPain 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 min readHaloperidol vs Droperidol - #PHARMFAXKnowing pharmacokinetics gives you more patient-centered options. Knowing pharmacokinetics gives you more patient-centered options....
Jul 27, 20231 min readPhenobarbital 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 min readNaloxone 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 min readClass-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 min readNeuroleptic Malingnant Syndrome - #PHARMFAXMuscle rigidity is a key characteristic of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Muscle rigidity is a key characteristic of...
Jul 25, 20231 min readEthanol Withdrawal Mechanism - #PHARMFAXTwo neurotransmitters that maintain neurochemical balance are GABA and glutamate, which are sedating and excitatory, respectively. Two ...