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"Without the fundamentals, the details are useless. With the fundamentals, tiny gains add up to something significant."- James Clear, author of the best selling book Atomic Habits. Really excited

Members of a medication class are similar to families. Think about your family. We have similar DNA. My kids share some traits of mine and my wife. Very similar to your families. You probabl

Understanding the nuances of medication administration is pivotal for achieving optimal patient outcomes. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of taking specific medications without food

As the world of healthcare continues to embrace digital transformation, one area that has gained significant prominence is pharmacy informatics. Pharmacy informatics is a specialized field that focus

In the management of chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, healthcare professionals often face the challenge of balancing the benefits of multiple medications with potential drug interactions

As a healthcare professional involved in warfarin treatment, educating the patient on dietary restrictions is critical. In this blog post, we will delve into the mechanism of action behind the warfa

We end our 4-part pharmacokinetics series discussing the all important final "E" of ADME: Elimination or Excretion. Thus far we have traversed absorption, distribution, and metabolism. But how doe

In our 3rd installment on pharmacokinetics, we will briefly discuss the "M" which is metabolism. This is not meant to be all inclusive but will hit some major points which are clinically relevant.

In this second blog dedicated to pharmacokinetics, we will discuss drug distribution. Drug distribution is where the drug travels as it moves through the bloodstream into various tissues, organs,

Drugs can be administered a number of different ways: Intravenous, oral, subcutaneous, transdermal, and many more. It is important to understand what happens to these medications once administered to

Choosing the right antimicrobial is a most difficult task. There are many factors to consider. Most antibiotic prescribing (~75%) is "empiric" before you know the organism that is causing the infecti

Pharm. Pharmacology. Pharmacotherapy. Drug Therapy. No matter what you call it, learning drug therapy is no doubt hard. In discussions with students, residents, and clinicians over the past 20 years,