Pharmacy Technician's Letter

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

Commentary: H2-Blockers in the Elderly July 2012

Article: drugs that should be avoided in the elderly June 2012

Article: preventing medication errors with warfarin (Coumadin, etc) June 2012

Other: Dispensing Warfarin: A Safety Review for Technicians June 2012

Article: Alzheimer's medications (Aricept, Namenda, etc) are usually not very beneficial May 2012

Article: using coconut oil, Axona, or bacopa for Alzheimer's disease April 2012

Commentary: Alzheimer’s Disease: Can Coconut Oil Help? April 2012

Chart: Drug Treatment for Essential Tremor March 2012

Article: very elderly patients getting statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc) to treat high cholesterol February 2012

Commentary: Do Benefits of Statins Outweigh Risks in the Elderly? February 2012

Commentary: Lower Age Limit for Zostavax (Herpes Zoster Vaccine) January 2012

Article: citalopram doses should not exceed 40 mg/day for anyone...or 20 mg/day for most patients over age 60 October 2011

Commentary: Celexa (Citalopram) and QT Interval Prolongation October 2011

Article: preventing medication adverse events in the elderly September 2011

Geriatrics