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PHARMWYZE
Concise. Informative. Efficient.
The weekly newsletter recapping prior week's PHARMWYZE SO. content.


Aug 3, 20231 min read
Bupropion Toxicity - #PHARMFAX
Wellbutrin was withdrawn from the market in 1986 due to high rates of seizures in a study on nondepressed bulimic patients. Wellbutrin...

Aug 3, 20231 min read
Oral Antihypertensive Pharmokinetics - #PHARMFAX
Acutely lowering blood pressure for hypertensive urgencies is commonly done without strong evidence. Acutely lowering blood pressure for...


Aug 3, 20231 min read
AmpC-Producing Beta-Lactamases - #PHARMFAX
AmpC-producing organisms make beta-lactam/beta-lactamase combos and most cephalosporins and penicillins ineffective. AmpC-producing...


Aug 3, 20231 min read
Severe Hypercalcemia - #PHARMFAX
Nearly 90% of patients with hypercalcemia have primary hyperparathyroidism or malignancy. Nearly 90% of patients with hypercalcemia have...


Aug 3, 20231 min read
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity - #PHARMFAX
Severe hypocalcemia, acute renal failure, seizures, and cardiopulmonary arrest occur at different stages with ethylene glycol toxicity....

Aug 1, 20231 min read
Serotonin Syndrome - #PHARMFAX
Serotonin syndrome presents with a triad of altered mental status, autonomic hyperactivity, and neuromuscular abnormalities. Serotonin...


Aug 1, 20231 min read
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity - #PHARMFAX
Severe hypocalcemia, acute renal failure, seizures, and cardiopulmonary arrest occur at different stages with ethylene glycol toxicity....


Aug 1, 20231 min read
Unstable Tachyarrythmias - #PHARMFAX
Patients with an unstable tachyarrymthia need to be immediately cardioverted. Patients with an unstable tachyarrymthia need to be...


Aug 1, 20231 min read
Clinical Use of IV Magnesium - #PHARMFAX
Magnesium is utilized acutely for asthma exacerbations, pre-eclampsia, arrythmias, migraines, and potassium absorption. Magnesium is...

Jul 31, 20231 min read
Epididymo-Orchitis - #PHARMFAX
Target pathogens for epididmyitis and orchitis are dependent on patient risk factors. Target pathogens for epididmyitis and orchitis are...


Jul 31, 20231 min read
Hypovolemic Shock - #PHARMFAX
Hypovolemic shock can categorized as non-hemorrhagic and hemorrhagic. Hypovolemic shock can categorized as non-hemorrhagic and...


Jul 31, 20231 min read
Nonoccupational HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis - #PHARMFAX
28 days of antiretroviral prophylaxis is recommended for patients who seen medical treatment within 72 hours of high risk...


Jul 31, 20231 min read
Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrheae - #PHARMFAX
Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the two most common STI in the US. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are the two most common STI in the US. Don’t...


Jul 31, 20231 min read
Canine Bites - #PHARMFAX
Children are more likely to experience dog bites and with greater severity compared to adults. Children are more likely to experience...

Jul 30, 20231 min read
Snake Envenomation - #PHARMFAX
Rattlesnakes, water moccasins, and copperheads are the more common species of concern in the United States. Rattlesnakes, water...

Jul 28, 20231 min read
Physostigmine and Anticholinergic Toxidrome - #PHARMFAX
Physostigmine is a reversal agent for anticholinergic toxicities. Physostigmine is a reversal agent for anticholinergic toxicities. By...


Jul 27, 20231 min read
Open Fracture Prophylaxis - #PHARMFAX
Open fractures can lead to several complications, including compartment syndrome and osteomyelitis. Open fractures can lead to several...


Jul 27, 20231 min read
ESETT Secondary Antiepileptics - #PHARMFAX
The ESETT trial gave us a reminder that our secondary AEDs aren't very good. The ESETT trial gave us a reminder that our secondary AEDs...


Jul 27, 20231 min read
Phenobarbital for Severe Alcohol Withdrawal - #PHARMFAX
Phenobarbital is a great option to keep in your drug bank for severe alcohol withdrawal. Phenobarbital is a great option to keep in your...


Jul 26, 20231 min read
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure - #PHARMFAX
Severity of congestion and hypoperfusion determine guide our treatments in acute decompensated heart failure. Goals of therapy for...
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