Episode 945: Ketorolac vs. Ibuprofen

Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls BRASH Syndrome: Bradycardia Renal Failure AV Nodal Blockade Shock Hyperkalemia Clinical Features: Profound bradycardia and shock in patients on AV nodal blockers: Commonly, Beta Blockers or Calcium Channel Blockers Etiology: Caused ...  Show more

Contributor: Taylor Lynch, MD Educational Pearls: What is tramadol and how does it work? Tramadol is a Schedule IV opioid analgesic used for moderate pain and is often perceived as safer than other opioids due to lower abuse potential. It is a prodrug with weak direct μ-opioid re ...  Show more

In this episode, we discuss the evidence, safety, and place in therapy of Journavx® (suzetrigine), a newly approved analgesic with a unique non-opioid mechanism of action and additional considerations for its use. Key Concepts Suzetrigine is a first in its class NaV1.8 sodium cha ...  Show more

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode972. In this episode, I’ll discuss an article comparing IV acetaminophen with IV hydromorphone for acute pain in elderly ED patients. 

We sit down with one of our toxicologists to discuss acetaminophen toxicity. Hosts: Marlis Gnirke, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acetaminophen_Toxicity.mp3 Download One Comment Tags: Toxicology Show Notes Table of Contents 0:35 ...  Show more

Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam) is a broad-spectrum β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination used widely in hospitals. Piperacillin covers gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria, while tazobactam helps protect against β-lactamase breakdown. It is commonly used for ...  Show more