Avoid Common Errors With Latent TB Meds

March 2019

Meds for latent tuberculosis (TB) require your close attention.

Patients with latent TB don't feel sick and aren't contagious...because tuberculosis bacteria are dormant or inactive in their bodies.

But one in 10 may develop active TB if not treated.

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Table of Contents

Controlled Substances Keep Signs of Drug Diversion on Your Radar
Generics Get Ready for New Albuterol HFA and Advair Diskus Generics
Geriatrics Anticipate New Computer Alerts for High-Risk Meds in the Elderly
Epinephrine Be Aware of Differences Between Symjepi and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Respiratory & Allergy Help Ensure Safe Use of Neti Pots and Nasal Rinsing Devices
Practice Don't Let Patients' Lab Paperwork Get Lost in the Shuffle
Acne Altreno and Seysara Will Be the Latest Meds for Acne
Tuberculosis Avoid Common Errors With Latent TB Meds
Diabetes Know Which Diabetes Meds Help or Worsen Heart Failure
Muscle Relaxants Watch for Restraints on Muscle Relaxants for Back Pain