Practical Considerations When Prescribing Icodextrin: A Narrative Review

Practical considerations when prescribing icodextrin: a narrative review.

BACKGROUND Icodextrin is a peritoneal dialysis solution that is commonly used to increase ultrafiltration during the long dwell. The other major clinical benefit of icodextrin is that it is glucose-sparing, which may help preserve peritoneal membrane function. Since it has a different chemical composition than dextrose, and with its increasing use, there are several clinical considerations heal...

Considerations when prescribing trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

famethoxazole remains a popular antibiotic because of its low cost, effectiveness and familiarity among clinicians. It is the most frequently prescribed antibiotic for urinary tract infections in Canada. Other indications include treatment of infections caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci, Toxoplasma gondii, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ...

Practical Considerations for Prescribing Benzodiazepines and Opioids.

INTRODUCTION The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for evaluating and approving the medications we prescribe. The FDA reviews post-market experience and monitors adverse drug reactions or unexpected effects. One of the strictest warnings the FDA can apply to a medication is a Boxed warning or Black Box warning. “Drugs that have special problems, particularly ones that may lead to deat...

Ethical considerations in non-heart beating donation: a narrative review article

Exercise Considerations during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak: A Narrative Review

The widespread outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) worldwide has raised concerns about physical activity and exercise. A review of research on physical training and viral infections shows that regular, moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (65-80% VO2max) increases antibody titers, lymphocyte proliferation, gamma interferon, immunoglobulin M, G, and natural killer cells production. It modulates th...