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Calcium Kidney Stones: Pathogenesis, Evaluation, and Treatment Options

Pharmacists should counsel these patients about lifestyle, dietary factors, and medication effects. 

Prostate and Kidney Precautions With Nonprescription Products

Certain categories of OTC products are problematic for patients with renal or prostate disorders. 

Nonprescription Products for Minor Eye Conditions

A host of items are available to safely treat conditions such as dry eye, redness, and allergic conjunctivitis. 

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Diazepam 5 mg/mL Injection 3/20/2012

Since there is currently a shortage, this product may be compounded to meet patients’ needs.

Thalidomide 20 mg/mL Oral Suspension 2/17/2012

This drug is approved with restricted distribution for certain cases of erythema nodosum leprosum and multiple myeloma.

Nifedipine 160 mg/mL in Pluronic Lecithin Organogel 12/20/2011

This topical preparation may be used to treat Raynaud’s phenomenon and progressive diabetic foot ulcers.

Amikacin 250 mg/mL Injection 11/16/2011

This semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic is presently in short supply.

Gallipot Changing Name, but Keeping Brand Promise 11/16/2011



Oxycodone Hydrochloride 1 mg/mL Oral Liquid 10/19/2011

Product shortages and lack of availability may render it necessary for the pharmacist to compound a suitable alternative.

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL Injection 9/20/2011

This formulation can be compounded for use until the manufactured product—recently in short supply—is readily available.

Antirheumatic Ointment 7/20/2011

This compound contains six active ingredients with varying mechanisms of pain relief.

Betamethasone Acetate 0.1%, Mupirocin 1%, and Nystatin 1% Nipple Ointment 6/20/2011

This preparation combines an emollient component, which is beneficial for cracked skin, with bacterial action.

Capsaicin 0.05% and Ketamine HCl 2% in Pluronic Lecithin Organogel 5/18/2011

Patients with orofacial neuropathic pain can benefit from this preparation.

Colistimethate Sodium 1.2 mg/mL Ophthalmic Solution 4/20/2011

This formulation should be prepared according to strict aseptic technique by a pharmacist validated in aseptic compounding methods.

Melaleuca Acne Gel 3/18/2011

Tea tree oil, which is used to treat some skin disorders, has fungicidal and bactericidal properties.

Coenzyme Q10 100 mg and Lipoic Acid 100 mg Chewable Troches 2/18/2011


Patients taking cholesterol-lowering drugs may use this preparation supplementally.



Tiagabine Hydrochloride 1 mg/mL Oral Liquid 1/20/2011

This form may be used by patients unable to take the oral solid form of this anticonvulsant.

Terbinafine and Urea Antifungal Cream 12/17/2010

This topical agent may be used for such infections as tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis.

Baclofen 2%, Gabapentin 6%, and Clonidine Hydrochloride 0.1% in Pluronic Lecithin Organogel 11/17/2010

This product warms up as it is smoothed into the skin, which may render it more viscous and rub-resistant.

Albendazole 200 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension 10/20/2010

This formulation is an alternative for patients who are unable to swallow the tablets.

Piroxicam, Methyl Salicylate, Menthol, and Capsaicin Topical Gel 9/20/2010

This formulation provides relief for sore muscles and mild-to-moderate joint pain.

Potassium Citrate 100 mg/mL and Methscopolamine Hydrobromide 0.5 mg/mL Solution 8/19/2010

This updated compound is more uniform and reliable than the alkaline bladder formulation on which it is based. 


Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 2%, Carbamazepine 2%, and Ketoprofen 2% in Pluronic Lecithin Organogel 7/20/2010

Patients with mild-to-moderate neuropathic pain can benefit from treatment with this product.

 

Meperidine Hydrochloride and Promethazine Hydrochloride Capsules 6/17/2010

When a product is discontinued for economic reasons and is no longer available, it still may be prescribed through compounding.

Clopidogrel 5 mg/mL Oral Suspension 5/20/2010

This dosage form, especially suitable for children, allows for easier administration and flexibility in dosing.

Estradiol 0.1 mg/g Vaginal Solution 4/19/2010

Menopausal symptoms and some female hormonal disorders can benefit from treatment with this preparation.

Cyclophosphamide 10-mg/mL Oral Liquid 3/19/2010

This chemotherapeutic agent is formulated without Aromatic Elixir USP, which is not available commercially and is time-consuming to prepare.

Cooling Ointment for Dry Skin 2/19/2010

This simple, easily modifiable preparation is useful for treating skin dryness or irritation brought on by low-humidity indoor settings.

Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.1% and Salicylic Acid 1.9% Lotion 1/20/2010

Some corticosteroid-responsive skin disorders may be treated with this topical preparation.

Tamiflu Oral Suspension 12/17/2009

A liquid version of this influenza medication may be easily prepared using the capsule formulation.

Ketamine Hydrochloride 10-mg Troches 11/19/2009

In lozenge form, this analgesic and anesthetic agent can be prepared to suit the patient's individual flavor preference.


Ketoprofen 2% Oral Gel 10/21/2009

Pain and inflammatory conditions of the oral cavity may be relieved with this preparation.



Vitamin E 200-IU Suppositories 9/21/2009

The key ingredient in this compound is used for the alleviation of minor skin irritations and disorders.


Gentamicin, Polymyxin, Neomycin, and Hydrocortisone in 50% Alcohol Otic Drops 8/20/2009

Swimmer's ear, a common summertime ailment, may be treated with this antibiotic preparation.


Myristyl Nicotinate 5% Topical Cream 7/20/2009

Treatment with this preparation may minimize the progression of skin damage from actinic keratoses and help prevent skin cancers from developing.

Compounding the Problem 7/20/2009

The FDA's position seems to cast aspersions on the entire compounding community.


Metronidazole 2%, Misoprostol 0.0024%, and Phenytoin 5% Topical Gel 6/18/2009

This preparation can be applied to the surface of open ulcers and wounds. 



Naproxen Sodium 100-mg/mL Injection 5/19/2009

This high-risk compound, which is used to relieve pain and inflammation, should be prepared according to stringent aseptic methods.


Ondansetron Hydrochloride 0.8 mg/mL Oral Liquid 4/20/2009

This preparation can be used for the relief of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery.


Dexamethasone 0.2% With Tetracycline 2.4% or Metronidazole 10% Periodontal Gel 3/18/2009

This form of delivery is effective because it remains longer on the diseased area compared with rinses.


Buprenorphine 2 mg/mL Sublingual Drops 2/20/2009

This preparation can be used in patients who have difficulty swallowing pills or in those for whom other administration routes are not desirable.


Coal Tar 0.4% Alcohol Gel 1/26/2009

Psoriasis and other chronic skin conditions responsive to the primary ingredient may be treated with this preparation.


Safety Issues Are “Compounded” by Many Factors 12/15/2008

In unrelated cases that received widespread attention a few years ago, two college-aged women died after applying a pharmacy-compounded combination of lidocaine and tetracaine topical gel.

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