Be Aware That Meds Aren't Very Effective for Leg Cramps

July 2017

Hospital patients may ask for treatment for nighttime leg cramps...painful tightening that usually occurs in the calf muscle.

But there's not much evidence for most leg cramp remedies.

Stay alert for vulnerable patients, such as those who are elderly, pregnant, or on dialysis...or those with Parkinson's or thyroid disorders.

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Table of Contents

Anticoagulants Double-Check Dosing of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in Certain Patients
Antimicrobial Stewardship Know How to Use Procalcitonin Levels to Decrease Antibiotic Use
Nausea & Vomiting Consider Combining Antiemetics in Patients With Multiple PONV Risk Factors
Obstetrics Advise Adding Tranexamic Acid to Oxytocin to Treat Postpartum Hemorrhage
Inhalers Be Prepared to Handle Switches With New Fluticasone/Salmeterol Inhalers
Diabetes Be Aware Canagliflozin Might Increase Amputation Risk in Diabetes Patients
Corticosteroids Re-Evaluate When to Consider Using Short-Course Steroids
Osteoporosis Know When to Change a Patient's Home Osteoporosis Meds
Transdermal Patches Help Avoid Common Errors With Transdermal Patches
Parkinson's Disease Help Patients Safely Continue the New Parkinson's Med Safinamide in the Hospital
Musculoskeletal Be Aware That Meds Aren't Very Effective for Leg Cramps