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Statin + macrolide
Patient on simvastatin 40 mg and a new 5-day course of clarithromycin 500 mg BD.
Warfarin + NSAID
Patient stable on warfarin requests OTC ibuprofen for chronic knee pain.
ACEi + K-sparing diuretic + K supplement
Heart failure patient on lisinopril, spironolactone, and a new potassium supplement.
Metformin + iodinated contrast
Diabetic patient on metformin booked for contrast CT tomorrow.
Levothyroxine + calcium
Patient on levothyroxine started on calcium carbonate for osteoporosis prevention.
SSRI + tramadol
Patient on sertraline asks for tramadol for acute back pain.