Pregabalin Evaluated in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Results of a recently published trial suggested pregabalin, a calcium channel alpha-2 delta ligand, may reduce gastrointestinal symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
All articles by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD
Energy Drink-Med Interaction Identified as Likely Cause of Patient’s Breakthrough Seizure
A recently published report describes the case of a 16-year-old male patient who experienced a breakthrough seizure following ingestion of an energy drink and highlights the importance of recognizing drug-herb interactions and properly counseling patients on them.
Fish Oil Dietary Supplement Use Examined Among Cardiac Patients
A recently published study found that the majority of cardiac patients utilizing fish oil dietary supplements did so without the recommendation of a healthcare professional and without proper medical supervision.
Patient’s Diarrhea, Weight Loss Linked to Antihypertensive Med
A recently published report describes the case of a 59-year-old male patient who experienced olmesartan-associated enteropathy (OAE) and highlights the importance of performing thorough medication reviews.
Case: Metformin Abuse for Weight Loss Purposes in a Nondiabetic Patient
The patient, who had a history of anorexia nervosa-binge purge type, presented to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, confusion, disorientation, and was experiencing visual hallucinations.
Review Outlines Best Practices for Penicillin Allergy Evaluation, Management
Research has shown that ≥95% of the 32 million people in the United States with a documented penicillin allergy are ultimately able to tolerate this class of medications.
Risk of Infection Up in Older Patients on Biologic Therapy
In order to assess the safety of biologic agents in older patients, the authors utilized PubMed/Medline and Embase to search for studies conducted in older patients with inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis.
Managing Traumatic Hyphema: Medical Interventions Investigated
The study authors utilized a variety of search engines to obtain randomized and quasi-randomized trials assessing the efficacy of various medical interventions used in the treatment of traumatic hyphema following closed-globe trauma.
Report Details Case of Hydrochlorothiazide-Induced Lupus
Based on our finding, hydrochlorothiazide should be considered a possible offending agent when a patient presents with symptoms suspicious of drug induced lupus,” the study authors concluded.
Is Iron Therapy an Effective Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome?
The aim of the review was to assess the safety and efficacy of oral and parenteral iron for the treatment of RLS.
