OBJECTIVES To describe a case of ketamine-induced cystitis (KIC) in a middle-aged patient using ketamine recreationally, highlight diagnostic pitfalls that may lead to unnecessary antibiotics, and offer pharmacist-focused recommendations for assessment and management, including a formal causality assessment using the Naranjo algorithm. CASE SUMMARY A 56-year-old male with escalating...
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the impact of mindfulness meditation offered in a community pharmacy on patients with current anxiety or a history of anxiety, depression, or both. SETTING Community pharmacy clinical space located in a grocery store. PRACTICE DESCRIPTION An 8-week, once-per-week mindfulness meditation program for patients with anxiety or depression. PRACTICE...
To describe the epidemiology, patient presentation, and clinical management associated with dextromethorphan (DM) abuse. PubMed/Medline search using terms dextromethorphan and abuse through July 2008, bibliographies of selected publications, epidemiology tracking databases. By the authors. English language-published review articles, clinical trials, and case reports that described the...