Pharmacist's Letter Canada

Article: how to manage hypokalemia in patients on diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, etc) September 2014

Chart: Antimicrobial Drug Interactions and Warfarin August 2014

PL Voices: GI Bleeding Concerns with Dabigatran (Pradaxa) July 2014

PL Voices: Safe Use of ARBs in Patients with ACE Inhibitor-Associated Angioedema July 2014

Article: more about GI bleeding with Pradaxa (dabigatran) July 2014

Article: whether it's okay to use an ARB in patients who have angioedema while on an ACE inhibitor July 2014

PL Voices: Antithrombotics to Prevent Thromboembolism After Hip or Knee Replacement June 2014

Patient Education: New Drugs to Prevent Clots June 2014

Article: more interest in ORAL options to prevent blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery June 2014

PL Voices: Appropriate Use of Antithrombotics for Preventing Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation May 2014

PL Voices: Optimizing Medication Use After Acute Coronary Syndrome May 2014

Guideline: 2014 Focused Update of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation May 2014

Article: more focus on optimizing medication use after hospital discharge for a heart attack May 2014

Article: The newer anticoagulants will be used more to prevent stroke due to atrial fibrillation May 2014

Commentary: Digoxin for Atrial Fibrillation April 2014