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...
Printer Friendly PDF Parkinson’s Disease - Awareness Month Spotlight Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects movement. Cardinal motor symptoms include resting tremor, commonly described as “pill-rolling,” rigidity,...
Printer Friendly PDF Evusheld (tixagevimab-cilgavimab) EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION Tixagevimab-cilgavimab is authorized under the EUA to be used for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and pediatric individuals (12 years of...
Printer Friendly PDF CDC’s Updated Pneumococcal Recommendations for Adults (Feb 2022) Two types of pneumococcal vaccines are available in the US:Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines: PPSV23 (Pneumovax)Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines: PCV13 (Prevnar 13) and 2 new...
Printer Friendly PDF Main Indications: Fluid retention in heart failure and kidney diseaseHypertension Special notes: The loop diuretics are more potent diuretics than thiazides, but less effective antihypertensives in most patients.1Loop diuretics are recommended...
Printer Friendly PDF PAXLOVID - Oral Antiviral Treatment for COVID-19 The FDA has recently granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for PAXLOVID. Paxlovid is nirmatrelvir tablets co-packaged with ritonavir tablets, both antiviral agents. Both agents must be...