ABOUT COURSE
This Course offers extensive exploration of Flibanserin, a medication used to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women.
The curriculum covers essential topics for prescribers including:
- Indications
- Dosage and Administration
- Mechanism of Action
- Pharmacokinetics
- Warnings
- Drug Interactions
- Contraindications
- Augmentation Strategies
- Recommended Lab Tests
- Therapeutic Levels
- Overdose Management
- Tapering/Withdrawal
- Use in Special Populations-
- Pregnancy,
- Lactation,
- Renal Impairment,
- Hepatic Impairment,
- Cardiac Impairment,
- Elderly,
- Children and Adolescents.
- Important pearls based on years of practice.
- This course aims to enhance the clinical proficiencies of psychiatric nurse practitioners and other prescribers, providing the knowledge to prescribe and manage Flibanserin therapy effectively and safely.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Brand Names & Generic:
- Learn about brand names under which Flibanserin is marketed.
- Learn about different generic names under which Flibanserin is available in the market.
Indications:
- Learn the FDA-approved uses and potential off-label applications of Flibanserin.
- Know the dosages for all potential off-label uses.
Dosage and Administration:
- Understand different medication forms and their administration.
- Implement appropriate dosage and administration guidelines for Flibanserin in various clinical scenarios.
- Learn how to dose Flibanserin correctly and identify usual dosage ranges.
Pharmacological Effects:
- Explore the mechanisms of Flibanserin.
- Understand how Flibanserin works in the brain to treat HSDD.
- Discuss the impact of Flibanserin on neurotransmitter levels and brain chemistry.
Pharmacokinetics:
- Absorption: Understand how Flibanserin is absorbed in the body.
- Distribution: Learn about the distribution of Flibanserin in the body.
- Metabolism: Discuss the metabolism of Flibanserin.
- Elimination: Understand how Flibanserin is eliminated from the body.
- Half-life: Know the half-life of Flibanserin and its clinical significance.
Drug Interactions:
- Identify common drug interactions with Flibanserin and strategies for managing them.
- Understand the mechanisms through which these interactions occur.
- Know which medications should be avoided with Flibanserin due to drug interactions.
Common Side Effects:
- Learn about the most common side effects of Flibanserin.
- Understand potential life-threatening side effects and how to manage them.
- Educate patients on what to expect and how to manage side effects.
Contraindications:
- Learn the conditions under which Flibanserin should not be used.
- Understand the reasons why these conditions are contraindicated.
Best Augmenting Combos for Partial Response:
- Learn about the best augmenting combinations for patients with a partial response to Flibanserin.
- Discover effective strategies for augmenting Flibanserin therapy.
- Evaluate the efficacy and safety of common augmentation strategies.
Recommended Lab Tests:
- Learn about recommended lab tests for safe and effective monitoring.
- Identify necessary lab tests to monitor patients on Flibanserin.
- Interpret lab results to guide treatment adjustments.
Therapeutic Monitoring:
- Apply strategies for therapeutic monitoring to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Know about the therapeutic blood levels for Flibanserin.
Overdose:
- Understand the signs and symptoms of Flibanserin overdose.
- Recognize early warning signs of overdose and effective management strategies.
Tapering/Withdrawal:
- Apply best practices for tapering and withdrawal of Flibanserin to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
- Follow the best protocols based on decades of clinical practice to safely taper Flibanserin.
- Educate patients on the process and expected symptoms of tapering.
Usage with Special Populations:
- Gain insights into the unique considerations for prescribing Flibanserin to special populations such as pregnancy, lactation, hepatic impairment, renal impairment, cardiac impairment, elderly and children.
- Tailor Flibanserin dosage for special populations considering their unique needs.
- Understand the risks and benefits of Flibanserin use in these populations.
Important Pearls:
- Learn about essential clinical pearls to enhance practice and ensure patient safety.
- Understand the most important facts about Flibanserin based on decades of clinical practice.
- Apply practical tips and experiences from clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
