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Episode 916: The 4 categories of interventions to treat medication overdose and why antidote is not #1

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss the 4 categories of interventions to treat medication overdose and why antidote is not #1. In fact, most medications, even when taken in overdose will be safely cleared if a patient’s vital organ systems can be supported long enough.

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Episode 688: The 4 categories of interventions to treat medication overdose and why antidote is not #1

Pharmacy Joe

In this episode, I’ll discuss the 4 categories of interventions to treat medication overdose and why antidote is not #1. In fact, most medications, even when taken in overdose will be safely cleared if a patient’s vital organ systems can be supported long enough.

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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Introduction In an era marked by a rapidly aging population, the challenge of managing polypharmacy—the use of multiple medications by a patient, particularly among those over 65—has emerged as a pivotal issue for healthcare providers. Background The senior population in the United States is expanding rapidly. According to the U.S.