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 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...
Printer Friendly PDF What is deprescribing? Let’s start with a couple of definitions! “Deprescribing is the planned and supervised process of dose reduction or stopping of medication that might be causing harm, or no longer be of benefit. Deprescribing is part of good...
Printer Friendly PDF Transdermal Patch Application Information Generic Name:BuprenorphineApplication• Apply to upper outer arm, upper chest or back, or side of chest• Remove hair at application site if needed• Press in place for 15 seconds• Replace weekly• Avoid same...
Probiotics: Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain living organisms normally found in our bodies that don’t usually cause illness. They are often promoted to strengthen the immune system or recolonize the gut or vagina.The most common organisms used in...
Serum Phosphate Serum phosphate concentration is primarily determined by the ability of the kidneys to excrete dietary phosphate. In kidney disease, excretion can be impaired, leading to higher phosphate levels. Hyperphosphatemia has been associated with increased...
HealthDirect Pharmacy Services Product Focus Indication and Description Firvanq® is a glycopeptide antibacterial oral solution indicated in adults and pediatric patients less than 18 years of age for the treatment of C. Difficile associated diarrhea and Enterocolitis...
What is Chronic Kidney Disease? The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) defines chronic kidney disease as the presence of kidney damage or decreased kidney function for 3 or more months, irrespective of the cause. Kidney...
Parkinson's Disease Parkinson's Disease: A disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. Approximately 1 million people in the US live with Parkinson's disease (PD). More than 50% will develop Parkinson Disease Psychosis (PDP)...