UTIs are one of the most common infections you’ll encounter in both the inpatient and the outpatient world. There have been several new drugs approved in the last few years, and there has been a push towards shorter treatment durations. Get yourself caught up to speed with the latest and greatest in UTI treatment.
Read MoreOdds are that you may not have had a lecture on multiple sclerosis during pharmacy school, but this disease state is more common than previously realized. So you may very well encounter these medications at some point in your career. Plus, it is a HOT area for drug development with FOUR FDA approvals in 2020 alone!
Read MoreFebrile Neutropenia is one of the few oncologic emergencies. This post is a crash course in this difficult disease state that will leave you better prepared to treat your patients (even if you’re not an oncology specialist).
Read MoreU-500 insulin is Public Enemy #1 on the ISMP list. This post dispels the mystery behind concentrated insulin and helps you avoid errors when it comes across your computer screen (or on your NAPLEX)
Read MoreIn this pharmacology post, tl;dr is going to break down where the salt is in that convoluted distal convoluted tubule so that you know exactly how HCTZ works. You’ll also know what to watch for with this seemingly benign, very cheap, ubiquitous medication, as well as its cousins!
Read MoreBecause one can never have too many antibiotics at hand when facing armies of wily bacteria, tl;dr is here to give you the low down on the newest sneaky weapon at hand. Even though this latest cephalosporin makes it increasingly difficult to think in terms of the classic generations, come check out cefiderocol and why it’s extra special in the ID world.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between Absolute Risk and Relative Risk? Quite a lot, actually…
Read MoreWelcome to tl;dr’s first Pharmacology 101 post! In this overview of statins, we review drug information highlights that will help you to remember what makes these medications unique as well as how to counsel patients taking them. So if you (or your patients) like bacon, you probably want to stop by to learn about statins!
Read MoreIs the CPJE coming up in your future? This article will walk you through exactly how to prepare for it to ensure you pass on the first try.
Read MoreSo what’s next in the cascade of complications of cirrhosis? We’ve already discussed portal hypertension as the source of all (liver) evil as well as several complications in Parts 1 and 2, but today tl;dr finally covers hepatorenal syndrome (HRS).
Read MoreWhether you’re a pharmacy student just encountering your first TPN calculations or a seasoned practitioner who maybe just hasn’t been responsible for nutrition in a hot second, this post is for you. Seriously. SAVOR it. DIGEST it.
Read MoreNo matter where you practice, there’s a good chance that you’ll eventually come across CINV. Read this primer to get yourself up to speed.
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