On this very special episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, we tackle asthma pharmacotherapy and some of the things that Beth sees in her everyday practice as an ambulatory care pharmacist. 



When discussing asthma pharmacotherapy with pediatric patients and their families, it is critical to address the concern of suppressed growth with corticosteroid use. Beth shares her expertise and thoughts on this topic. 



The GINA update a few years ago has been a game changer in asthma, hear from Beth how this has been implemented in her practice. 



Beth also discusses some of the everyday drug interactions and adverse effects of asthma medications in this podcast episode. 



Neither Beth nor I have any conflicts of interest in regard to discussing these medications. 



If you'd like to contact Beth, you can reach out to her at zerr@arizona.edu

Asthma Pharmacotherapy Q&A With Beth Zerr, PharmD, BCACP

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Here is part 2 of 2 on the final 5 of the 10 commandments of polypharmacy. 



6. Thou shalt identify limits for medications not intended for chronic use as well as not continue a medication indefinitely for symptoms that have an expected short duration



7. Thou shalt not start a medication from a similar medication class without appropriate rationale



8. Thou shalt not initiate a medication without considering medications that may treat duplicate conditions – Kill two birds with one stone



9. Thou shalt consider eliminating or reducing medications at every medication review



10. Thou shalt be willing to accept risk in discontinuing a medication if they were willing to accept the risk of initiating a medication

10 Commandments of Polypharmacy Part 2 of 2

On this special episode, I provide some real-life examples and layout 5 of my 10 commandments of polypharmacy. 



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Here are the first 5 commandments that are addressed in the podcast. 



1. Thou shalt not start, ask for, dispense, or administer medication without reviewing a medication list that is accurate, up to date, and complete with over-the-counter medications and supplements



2. Thou shalt consider utilizing non-drug approaches and interventions to solve patient problems before initiating medication



3. Thou shalt assess if a medication is effective before adding a new medication for the same condition



4. Thou shalt consider any new symptom is an adverse effect of another medication until proved otherwise



5. Thou shalt not start a medication without an appropriate indication and assessing appropriate lab work

Ten Commandments of Polypharmacy – Part 1

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Apixaban is one of the most commonly used anticoagulants and there are some drug interactions you need to be aware of. Take a listen and find out!



Warfarin concentrations can substantially be elevated by drugs that inhibit CYP2C9. I cover a few of them in my top 10 anticoagulant drug interactions.

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In this podcast episode, I discuss how to navigate SSRI drug interactions and identify some of the most common medications that have additive serotonergic activity. 



SSRIs have antiplatelet activity. I discuss how to navigate using other medications that may increase bleed risk in combination with SSRIs. 



Paroxetine and fluoxetine inhibit CYP2D6 I discuss how this can affect the benefits of tamoxifen therapy. 



Fluvoxamine is a nasty medication with regard to the number of and significance of drug interactions. I outline important fluvoxamine interactions in this podcast episode.

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On this episode, I discuss travoprost pharmacology, adverse effects, administration, and much more on this podcast episode. 



Travoprost is used to reduce intraocular pressure in the management of glaucoma. I discuss the mechanism of action and adverse effects. 



Travoprost is a prostaglandin analog that can help reduce intraocular pressure and reduce the risk of the potential complication of blindness. 



Growth of eyelashes is a unique adverse effect associated with travoprost.

Asthma Pharmacotherapy Q&A With Beth Zerr, PharmD, BCACP

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