Wakix Will Be a New Rx Med for Narcolepsy

January 2020

You may see Wakix (WAY-kiks, pitolisant), a new oral tablet for excessive daytime sleepiness due to narcolepsy, on home med lists.

An advantage of Wakix is that it's NOT a controlled substance.

Other meds that promote wakefulness...armodafinil (Nuvigil), modafinil (Provigil), and Sunosi (solriamfetol)...are C-IV.

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Table of Contents

Injectables Prevent Cases of Mistaken Identity With IV Infusions
Transitions of Care Overcome Barriers to Medication Reconciliation in Critically Ill Patients
Biosimilars Don't Be Surprised to Dispense More Biosimilars
Med Safety Be Prepared to Troubleshoot OTC Meds Without Bar Codes
Opioids Think of Apadaz as Similar to Norco or Lortab for Acute Pain
Cultural Awareness Address Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients Appropriately
Sleep Disorders Wakix Will Be a New Rx Med for Narcolepsy
Medication Errors Use Double Checks With Meds That Have Extended-Release Suffixes
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