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From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and [...]

A review of the empiric treatment of urinary tract infections with levofloxacin or ciprofloxacinIf you are wondering what de-escalation means, you are not alone.  While this is common practice in [...]

Reviewing the side effects of FluoroquinolonesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising that serious side effects associated with fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs generally outweigh [...]

Spreading Awareness on World Alzheimer's DayResearch suggests that leading a brain healthy lifestyle may help to reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life. The general rule is [...]

Spreading Awareness this September for AlzheimersSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month.  At AlixaRx we would like to take a moment to focus on an issue that is common and affects many patients [...]

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and [...]

Reviewing the risks of serious cardiac events associated with LoperamideTaking higher than recommended doses of Loperamide (Imodium) can cause serious heart problems that can lead to death.  The [...]

Psychopharmacological Medication ReviewAs we reported last month, CMS has issued six new quality measures including: Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic [...]

What You Need to know About Pradaxa® (dabigatran)In the prior two editions of this newsletter we discussed Xarelto® and Eliquis®, including indications, dosing guidelines, and administration [...]

From the Front Lines  Appropriate Medication Use in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care From the Front Lines is a monthly publication of AlixaRx Pharmacy that shares best practices and [...]