Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP

Which patients, if any, should receive prophylactic antibiotics when starting therapy with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors?

What are some of the potential autonomic issues related to acute neurotoxicity from oxaliplatin?

What should nurses be aware of when administering denosumab?

Does consumption of regular orange juice cause drug interactions, or should all citrus fruits be avoided?

Which medicines can be split or crushed for administration?

How are drugs classified as controlled substances?

Folic acid can interfere with certain chemotherapy drugs. Is there an acceptable level of folic acid or should it be avoided completely?

Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) and hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) are used to treat infusion reactions to chemotherapy and other anticancer treatments. Some clinicians seem to favor one over the other. Is there a significant difference between the two or is it just a matter of clinician preference?

The Advisor Forum addresses a question about medications that can treat hot flushes in women receiving tamoxifen.

Our pharmacist answers a question about a potential interaction between certain citrus juices and drug metabolism.