E201 - Practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids
David Liew speaks with endocrinologists Faran Khalili and Morton Burt about their article on practical guidance for stopping glucocorticoids. The discussion includes common glucocorticoids used in Australia, when to stop abruptly versus when to taper, recognising adrenal insufficiency and sick day management. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E200 - Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental update
Justin Coleman chats to Lee Fong, member of the Oral and Dental Expert Group, about some of the updates in the latest version of Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental. With a focus on GP management of dental issues, the conversation includes discussion of preventative steps, oral risks during pregnancy, oral mucosal diseases, acute infections and much more.
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E199 - Aminoglycosides: an update on indications, dosing and monitoring
Dhineli Perera talks to infectious diseases physician and clinical microbiologist Carly Hughes about the latest recommendations for aminoglycoside use in Australia. They discuss indications for parenteral aminoglycosides, drug selection, dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring. Read the full article by Carly and her co-authors in Australian Prescriber.
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E198 - Choosing a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug for pain
Laura Beaton speaks with Steph Hopkins (rheumatology registrar) and David Liew (rheumatologist and clinical pharmacologist) about choosing a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain. Steph and David discuss the importance of considering the adverse effect profile and selectivity of NSAIDs, and balancing the benefits and risks when selecting the ideal drug for a patient. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.
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E197 - Potentially inappropriate medicines for older people
Justin Coleman chats with geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist Alex Choo about potentially inappropriate medicines [PIMs] for older people. They discuss the challenges of prescribing for older people and how to use the new Australian PIMs list. The discussion covers some of the 15 drug classes on the list, including antidepressants, benzodiazepines, opioids and NSAIDs. Read the full article by Alex in Australian Prescriber.
The Australian Prescriber Podcast provides a regular dive into some of the many great articles that Australian Prescriber publishes every two months. In each episode, our host will chat with one of the authors from a recent issue of Australian Prescriber.
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