Pharmacotherapy

PHM-11 - Poly (Want a) Pharmacy: A Review of Pain Medication Interactions

Thursday, September 7, 2023

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM PST

Location: Mont-Royal Ballroom

CE: Contact Hours: 1 | ANCC RX: 0| AANP RX: 0.7 | Mate: 0.25

Presenter(s)

Mark P. Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS

Clinical Assistant Professor & Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist
West Virginia University & West Virginia University Medicine
West Virginia University Schools of Pharmacy/Medicine
Morgantown, West Virginia

Slides

Course Description: Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, Dad, Uncle Phil, Aunt Abby, Neighbor Joe, any patient, every patient, all have potential drug interaction concerns. With multiple drug interaction review databases available, and all with varying explanations for the same drug interactions, we as healthcare professionals are absolutely needed in order to decipher and explain tangible medication concerns. In this lively discussion, we will review a multitude of CYP450, pharmacogenetic, transporter, and overlapping sedative drug interactions, along with concerning resultant symptoms, such as the infamous “Serotonin Syndrome”, relevant to patient care. Any licensed healthcare professional with a pulse is aware of various drug interactions such as opioids and benzos, but just how does one handle a patient scenario involving the two, or if there’s even more sedatives or anticholinergics being utilized? Join us for a dynamic discussion on what to do with our hands and voices when it comes to many common and concerning drug interactions. Poly may want a cracker, but Poly definitely needs to know about drug interactions!

Learning Objectives:

Recall common drug-drug and drug-food/beverage interactions within pain management.
Describe the mechanisms of action of common pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacogenetic drug-drug interactions in pain management.
Recall key patient counseling points regarding common drug-drug and drug-food/beverage interactions in pain management.