Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Acute or Abortive Medications for Migraines Take ASAP for max efficacy. Avoid using > 2 x / wk as can lead to overuse HA. Will develop “toolbox” of different medications for different presentations (mild/early vs. severe vs. refractory) with patient. Over the...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Compound Prescription Order Meloxicam 0.18% / Topiramate 2.5% / Lidocaine 2.5% / Prilocaine 2.5% Cream Apply 1-2 pumps (1-2gm) 4 times daily, Rub in for 2 minutes. Dispense 60 gm OR 120 gm. ___ Refills Ketoprofen Cream 10% or 20% Apply 2 to 3 times daily, rub in for 2...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Dosage for prevention Dosage for treatment AMS Acetazolamide 125 or 250 mg every 12 h 250 mg every 12 h Dexamethasone 2 mg every 6 h OR 4 mg every 12 h 4 mg every 6 h HACE Dexamethasone 8 mg once then 4 mg every 6 h HAPE Nifedipine 30 mg sustained release version...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics, PSYCHIATRY
Diazepam, lorazepam (Ativan), and chlordiazepoxide (Librium) are the most common benzos used. Symptom-triggered therapy (Give medication only when the patient has symptoms) If CIWA-Ar ≥ 8, treat with benzos. Lorazepam 2-4 mg, IV Push, Q4hrs PRN for CIWA score greater...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Methimazole adverse reactions Agranulocytosis. Before starting treatment, advise the patient to be alert for a fever and severe sore throat. Hepatotoxicity is another adverse effect to watch out for.
OB/GYN, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
CHC=combined hormonal contraception (pill, patch, and, ring); COC=combined oral contraceptive; POP=progestin-only pill; EE=Ethinyl Estradiol Monophasic COCs 21/7 Regimen (21 days of combined progestin and estrogen + 7 days of placebo) -Microgestin 1/20 (ie....
