handling Namenda (memantine) Rxs

May 2014

Questions will come up about handling Namenda (memantine) Rxs....

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Table of Contents

Respiratory Allergy when and how to use spacers with metered-dose inhalers (MDIs)
Cough Cold confusion over the new Mucinex Allergy product
Antifungals a new Rx cream called Luzu (LOO-zoo, luliconazole) to treat fungal skin infections (ringworm, jock itch, etc)
Elderly Patients avoiding high-risk meds in the elderly
Cardiology new approaches to improve medication use in patients who have had a recent heart attack or "MI" (myocardial infarction)
Alzheimer s Disease handling Namenda (memantine) Rxs
Anticoagulants handling Rxs for oral blood thinners (warfarin, Pradaxa, Xarelto, etc)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome changes in treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Supplements Patients are asking if multivitamins are beneficial
Diabetes meds can increase the risk of diabetes
Opioids more interest in abuse-deterrent opioid formulations
Testosterone The new IM injection, Aveed (uh-VEED, testosterone undecanoate), is adding fuel to the debate over treating "low T" in older men