Use Doxazosin for Kidney Stones if Tamsulosin Isn't Available

March 2015

Recent shortages of tamsulosin (Flomax, etc) are raising questions about drugs to facilitate passing kidney stones.

About 10% of Americans will have kidney stones.

Patients can pass up to 75% of smaller stones within a month with hydration to increase urine flow and analgesics for pain.

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Table of Contents

Vaccines Ask Parents to Sign a "Refusal to Vaccinate" Form
Insulin Consider Afrezza as an Alternative to Mealtime Insulin Injections
Kidney Stones Use Doxazosin for Kidney Stones if Tamsulosin Isn't Available
Women's Health Save Opioids for Severe Pain During Pregnancy
Respiratory & Allergy Tell Patients All OTC and Rx Nasal Steroids Work About the Same
Anticoagulants Avoid Savaysa for A Fib if CrCl is OVER 95 mL/min
Rosacea Consider Soolantra for Rosacea if Metronidazole Isn't Enough
Psoriasis Be Aware Otezla May Be Safer Than Methotrexate for Plaque Psoriasis
Eating Disorders Consider Vyvanse for Adults Who Binge Eat More Than 3 Days Per Week
Readmissions See Patients Within 7 to 14 Days of Discharge to Prevent Readmissions
Diabetes Use Metformin in STABLE Kidney Disease
New Drugs Save Ceftolozane/Tazobactam for Resistant E. coli or Pseudomonas
Infectious Diseases Consider Steroids for CAP Patients on the Floor