Consider Kratom Use if Patients Complain of Opioid-Like Side Effects

November 2016

You'll hear controversy over the herbal product kratom (KRAY-tum). ...

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Infectious Diseases Use Shorter Antibiotic Courses to Help Limit Resistance
Infectious Diseases Usually Treat VRE Bacteremia With Daptomycin
Critical Care Optimize Other Analgesics and Sedatives in ICU Patients Before Using Ketamine
Med Administration Be Aware of When Missed or Late Doses May Lead to Patient Harm
Needles Syringes The New U-500 Syringe Will Eliminate the Need for Dose Conversions
Aspirin Restart Aspirin For Secondary CV Prevention Soon After a GI Bleed
Cultural Awareness Ask Transgender Patients Which Name and Pronoun They Prefer
New Drugs Substitute One SL Nitroglycerin Tab for One GoNitro Packet
Pediatrics Use Morphine Over Codeine if an Opioid is Needed to Treat Pediatric Pain
Gastroenterology Use Liquid Antacids Instead of GI Cocktails for Dyspepsia
Supplements Consider Kratom Use if Patients Complain of Opioid-Like Side Effects