Clarify Rxs Written for Just "Isosorbide"

September 2016

We're hearing about mix-ups among isosorbide MONOnitrate (Imdur, etc) and DInitrate (Isordil, etc) products for chest pain.

These nitrates often help prevent angina symptoms by relaxing and opening blood vessels...to allow more oxygen to reach the heart.

But isosorbide nitrate meds are error-prone. Their strengths overlap...and both forms come in immediate- AND extended-release versions.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Alert the Pharmacist When Refrigerated or Frozen Meds Need a Final Check
Epinephrine Ensure Patients Get Counseling on EpiPen...Even if It's a Refill
Contraceptives Help Women Get the Contraceptive That's Right for Them
Ophthalmology Remind Patients to Store Xiidra in Its Original Foil Pouch
Angina Clarify Rxs Written for Just "Isosorbide"
Heart Failure Watch for Heart Failure Patients Taking Supplements
Hepatitis C Encourage Epclusa Patients to Refill Their Hepatitis C Med Several Days Early
Constipation Expect PEG 3350 and Psyllium to Be Offered Over Docusate for Constipation
Antiepileptics Expect Frequent Dose Changes With Antiseizure Meds to Avoid Side Effects
Oral Health Be Aware Iron Solutions Can Turn Teeth Surfaces Black
HIV & AIDS Watch for HIV Patients Getting Both the Old and New Forms of Tenofovir
Practice Engage Patients in Their Own Care to Help Improve Adherence