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Jason Cafer MD
Sep 307 min read
COBENFY (xanomeline + trospium), related meds—and all things muscarinic—to understand and remember
Cobenfy, xanomeline + trospium, the next-generation antipsychotic is 9 out of 10 a big deal. Understand in context of all things muscarinic
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Jason Cafer MD
May 171 min read
Dr Cafer interview on Precision Health & PGX Podcast
Sneak peak of Cafer's Psychopharmacology 2nd Edition: Medication Mascots, Avatars, and Ballicules (2025)
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Jason Cafer MD
May 142 min read
Interaction of the week: Fluoxetine (Prozac) + Amitriptyline
Fluoxetine ↑ amitriptyline x2 and nortriptyline metabolite x9. The danger is arrhythmia. 5-HT toxicity Sx would not be life threatening.
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Jason Cafer MD
Apr 243 min read
Is Kratom an Herbal Tramadol?
The closest prescribable comparison to MG may be the atypical opioid tramadol (Ultram). Tramadol is a weak opioid receptor agonist and SNRI.
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Jason Cafer MD
Mar 143 min read
BupropiDex is not Auvelity
It's just the dex. This info is intended for prescribers. Auvelity (dextromethorphan hydrobromide + bupropion ER) was approved as a...
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Jason Cafer MD
Aug 12, 20233 min read
Omeprazole (Prilosec) mnemonics, interactions and risk of dementia
Medical mnemonics for omeprazole
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Jason Cafer MD
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Interaction of the week: Olanzapine (Zyprexa) + Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Pharmacokinetic Interaction Carbamazepine may decrease the serum concentration of olanzapine by about 50% (25%-71%) by inDuction of...
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Jason Cafer MD
Aug 8, 202316 min read
Understanding Alpha-2 Agonists: mascots and ballicules for NE, clonidine, dexmedetomidine, etc.
Norepinephrine – endogenous neurotransmitter, α1 > α2 > β receptor agonist Clonidine – imidazoline > α2 receptor agonist Guanfacine –...
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Jason Cafer MD
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Interaction of the week: Mirtazapine (Remeron) + Clonidine
Explanation of the interaction between mirtazapine (Remeron) and clonidine (Catapres)
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Jason Cafer MD
Jul 29, 20231 min read
Interaction of the week: Atomoxetine (Strattera) + Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Atomoxetine (Strattera) + Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is a treacherous ADHD combo. I don't prescribe these two together, but it may be...
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Jason Cafer MD
Feb 5, 20232 min read
Never accelerate lamotrigine titration (and know the UGT interactions)
This post was inspired by the Carlat Podcast: Psychopharm Commandment 4: Lamotrigine Rash. When is it advisable to accelerate the...
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Jason Cafer MD
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Viloxazine (QELBREE)
If you've subscribed to the PDF of Cafer's Psychopharmacology, now's the time to re-download for bonus content. Qelbree is a strong...
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