Watch for Errors With Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics

October 2018

You'll see a growing list of long-acting injectable antipsychotics.

These are given every 2 to 12 weeks...and prevent the need for daily oral doses.

Use caution to avoid errors during transitions of care.

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Table of Contents

Antibiotics Expect More Use of the Antibiotics Avycaz or Vabomere for "CRE"
Hematology & Oncology Watch for Autoimmune-Like Effects From Cancer Immunotherapy
Influenza Encourage Patients to Get Vaccinated Now for the 2018-2019 Influenza Season
Pediatrics Incorporate Specific Steps to Reduce Pediatric Med Errors
Antipsychotics Watch for Errors With Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics
Cardiology Suggest Screening Post-MI Patients for Depression at Follow-Up Appointments
HIV & AIDS Expect Integrase Inhibitors to Gain an Edge in Treating HIV
Pregnancy Help Colleagues Decipher FDA's New Med Safety in Pregnancy Ratings
Dermatology Get to the Bottom of Diaper Rash in Adults and Kids
Pharmacogenetics Be Aware of the Role of Pharmacogenetic Testing for Mental Health Conditions
New Drugs Stay Alert for the New Endometriosis Med, Elagolix (Orilissa)
Ensure Safe Use if Your Hospital Allows Essential Oils