Be Familiar With the Meds Used to Treat Hiccups

April 2017

You're on the front lines for preventing med mishaps in patients with hiccups.

Short-term bouts of hiccups are annoying...but not harmful.

And home remedies...such as gargling ice water, swallowing a teaspoon of sugar, or even drinking pickle juice...may do the trick.

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Table of Contents

Pharmacy Technicians Be Ready for New Opportunities as Your Role Continues to Expand
Topicals Understand How Topical Dosage Forms Differ
Constipation Think of Trulance as Similar to Linzess or Amitiza for Constipation
Inhalers Ellipta Is the Name of the Inhalation Device...NOT the Med
Gastroenterology Send Parents With Concerns About Miralax's Neuropsych Effects to the Pharmacist
Geriatrics Take Steps to Help Seniors Prevent Falls
Hepatitis C Listen for Patients on Hep C Meds Reporting Serious Liver Problems
Neurology & Pain Help Sort Through Meds for Restless Legs Syndrome
Women's Health Document Whether New Moms With Postpartum Depression Are Breastfeeding
Asthma Watch for Rxs That Reduce or Stop Asthma Meds in Adults
Neuromuscular Be Familiar With the Meds Used to Treat Hiccups