A patient with documented allergies to tramadol and codeine is likely a CYP2D6 poor metabolizer (10% of population). This one is not a...

Medical mnemonics for omeprazole

Pharmacokinetic Interaction Carbamazepine may decrease the serum concentration of olanzapine by about 50% (25%-71%) by inDuction of...

Norepinephrine – endogenous neurotransmitter, α1 > α2 > β receptor agonist Clonidine – imidazoline > α2 receptor agonist Guanfacine –...

zuranolone (ZURZUVAE) compared to brexanolone (ZULRESSO) for treatment of postpartum depression, mnemonic mascots

Explanation of the interaction between mirtazapine (Remeron) and clonidine (Catapres)

Atomoxetine (Strattera) + Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is a treacherous ADHD combo. I don't prescribe these two together, but it may be...

Aristada, Asimtufii, Consta, Hafyera, Initio, Maintena, Perseris, Rykindo, Sustenna, Trinza, Uzedy—which are which? Here are my...

Mnemonic phrase: “Riled tech (with) Real uzi” Pronunciation: RIL yoo zole / RIL yoo tek Interactions: CYP1A2 substrate (tree) Year...

Brixadi is the second (to Sublocade) long-acting injectable (LAI) of buprenorphine to be available in the US.

New medication mascots for "zooms", "noob" and (ge)"pants" migraine medications for remembering trade/generic name pairings

One page PDF, evidence-based medicine reference for psychopharmacology

New medication mascot for allopurinol, which can be used off-label as adjunctive treatment of bipolar mania

Contents: Bottom line: what to do Why the shortage and how long will it last? Comparing dextroamphetamine to levoamphetamine Why is pure...

Lower micro-lithium levels appear to be associated with suicide. Why not prescribe lithium 150 mg for prevention of suicide and Alzheimer's

This post was inspired by the Carlat Podcast: Psychopharm Commandment 4: Lamotrigine Rash. When is it advisable to accelerate the...

The latest psychiatric medication to receive FDA approval is Rykindo, a long-acting injectible (LAI) of risperidone administered every 2...

Information about psilocybin, which is anticipated to be approved for treatment-resistant depression.

Today the PDF version of Cafer's Psychopharmacology was updated with four new medication mascots, including Tirzepatide (MOUNJARO)....

Mnemonic: “A nectarine Sucks in a coal line" Pronunciation: suks in il KOE leen / an EK teen Class: Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking...