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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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Phenibut, the Gas Station Gabapentinoid and GABA(B) Agonist

Jason Cafer MD

Mar 95 min read

Phenibut, the Gas Station Gabapentinoid and GABA(B) Agonist

Mnemonic nicknames, ballicules, and mascots for phenibut, baclofen, and gabapentin.

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Electrostatic therapy with the Elosan Cabin C1

Jason Cafer MD

Jan 181 min read

Electrostatic therapy with the Elosan Cabin C1

Novel adjunctive treatment for chronic pain, not yet evaluated by the FDA.

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RELEXXII (methylphenidate ER) now available, and here are mascots for all methylphenidate products

Jason Cafer MD

Jan 12 min read

RELEXXII (methylphenidate ER) now available, and here are mascots for all methylphenidate products

Mascot for Relexxii and the other methylphenidate products

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"Zeps bound lose pounds" - Tirzepatide has been approved for weight loss as ZEPBOUND

Jason Cafer MD

Nov 9, 20232 min read

"Zeps bound lose pounds" - Tirzepatide has been approved for weight loss as ZEPBOUND

See also: Overview of GLP-1 agonists First, I'll introduce the original brand of tirzepatide, MOUNJARO. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)...

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5-HT1A receptors and the ballicules that bind them

Jason Cafer MD

Oct 22, 20233 min read

5-HT1A receptors and the ballicules that bind them

5-HT1A serotonin receptors are important.

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Risperidone / Paliperidone LAI conversion tables, and why I'm favoring Uzedy

Jason Cafer MD

Oct 18, 20232 min read

Risperidone / Paliperidone LAI conversion tables, and why I'm favoring Uzedy

Equivalent Dose and Drug Conversions: How to convert between doses of risperidone, paliperidone, Uzedy, Perseris, Invega Sustenna, Trinza

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Pitolisant (WAKIX) approved for Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Mascot and Interaction Avatars

Jason Cafer MD

Oct 12, 20232 min read

Pitolisant (WAKIX) approved for Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Mascot and Interaction Avatars

Pitolisant (WAKIX) approved for Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Mascots and Mnemonics

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New antidepressant gepirone (EXXUA) compared to buspirone (BUSPAR)

Jason Cafer MD

Oct 1, 20239 min read

New antidepressant gepirone (EXXUA) compared to buspirone (BUSPAR)

Comparison of gepirone (Exxua) and Buspirone (Buspar) with mnemonic mascots and ballicules explaining mechanism of action - psychopharm book

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Memantine (Namenda) looks like a ballcap with wings

Jason Cafer MD

Sep 3, 20231 min read

Memantine (Namenda) looks like a ballcap with wings

Am I right?

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Interaction of the week: Lamotrigine (Lamictal) + Valproate (Depakote)

Jason Cafer MD

Aug 27, 20231 min read

Interaction of the week: Lamotrigine (Lamictal) + Valproate (Depakote)

Lamotrigine + Valproate interaction Valproate (divalproex / valproic acid) doubles serum levels of lamotrigine by inHibiting UGT enzymes....

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Jason Cafer MD

Aug 26, 20232 min read

Donepezil (ARICEPT) mascot

Medical mnemonics for donepezil (Aricept) including drug-drug interactions

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Interaction of the week: Allergy to tramadol + Allergy to codeine

Jason Cafer MD

Aug 18, 20235 min read

Interaction of the week: Allergy to tramadol + Allergy to codeine

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

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Omeprazole (Prilosec) mnemonics, interactions and risk of dementia

Jason Cafer MD

Aug 12, 20233 min read

Omeprazole (Prilosec) mnemonics, interactions and risk of dementia

Medical mnemonics for omeprazole

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Interaction of the week: Olanzapine (Zyprexa) + Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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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Understanding Alpha-2 Agonists: mascots and ballicules for NE, clonidine, dexmedetomidine, etc.

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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Oral zuranolone (ZURZUVAE) approved for postpartum depression

Jason Cafer MD

Aug 7, 20233 min read

Oral zuranolone (ZURZUVAE) approved for postpartum depression

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

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Interaction of the week: Mirtazapine (Remeron) + Clonidine

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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Interaction of the week: Atomoxetine (Strattera) + Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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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Medication mascots and conversion tables for all of the risperidone, paliperidone, and aripiprazole LAIs

Jason Cafer MD

Jul 22, 20231 min read

Medication mascots and conversion tables for all of the risperidone, paliperidone, and aripiprazole LAIs

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

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