Don't Routinely Write for Tamsulosin or Nifedipine to Pass Kidney Stones

August 2015

Experts will backpedal on the use of tamsulosin or nifedipine to facilitate the passage of kidney stones.

The theory is that these meds can relax the ureter so kidney stones can be passed more easily or quickly.

But this is based on older, smaller trials.

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Table of Contents

Antithrombotics "Bridge" Fewer Warfarin Patients With Enoxaparin
STIs Consider Prescribing "Expedited Partner Therapy" for STDs
COPD Think of Stiolto Respimat as Similar to Anoro Ellipta for COPD
Diabetes Don't Convert Doses When Switching From Humalog U-100 to U-200
Kidney Stones Don't Routinely Write for Tamsulosin or Nifedipine to Pass Kidney Stones
Osteoarthritis Keep Acetaminophen in Your Osteoarthritis Toolbox
Photosensitivity Advise Taking Photosensitizing Meds in the Evening
Prediabetes Don't Use Gliptins to Manage Prediabetes
Substance Use Disorder Use a Buprenorphine/Naloxone COMBO for Opioid Dependence
Phosphate Consider Using Auryxia to Bind Phosphate AND Increase Iron
Pregnancy Don't Rely on Pregnancy Letter Categories to Make Treatment Recommendations
Cardiology Don't Let PCSK9 Inhibitors Steer You Away From Statins