Pharmacy Technician's Letter

Article: "H2-blocker" stomach acid reducers (Zantac, Pepcid, etc) might be inappropriate for elderly patients July 2012

Article: whether probiotics work for antibiotic-associated diarrhea July 2012

Commentary: Limits to Acetaminophen Content in Prescription Combo Products July 2012

Commentary: H2-Blockers in the Elderly July 2012

Article: myths about ketorolac (Toradol, etc) June 2012

Article: patients struggle with taking bowel preps properly June 2012

Guideline: Guidelines for Prevention of NSAID-Related Ulcer Complications (2009) June 2012

Article: patients on statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc) will get fewer liver function lab tests May 2012

Article: Sprix, a new ketorolac nasal spray for pain April 2012

Commentary: New Formulation: Sprix (Ketorolac) Nasal Spray April 2012

Article: new warnings that "PPI" acid reducers (omeprazole, Nexium, etc) might increase the risk of Clostridium difficile diarrhea March 2012

Commentary: Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and C. difficile March 2012

Article: shortages of clarithromycin and tetracycline antibiotics February 2012

Article: which products to use for constipation in kids February 2012

Guideline: Evaluation and Treatment of Constipation in Infants and Children: Recommendations of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (2006) February 2012