Managing Medications

May is Older American Month. Learn about common drug interactions and medication challenges as we age. This session, led by Sibley Pharmacy resident Zara Mirza, will cover topics we should know and review things we should ask our pharmacist. Dr. Mirza will explain why some medications should not be taken together. Learn why some medications should be administered with food, others on an empty stomach, and some 

never with grapefruit juice. Learn why some medications have serious side effects including increased fall risks. There will be plenty of time for Q&A.

Zara Mirza, Pharm.D., grew up in upstate New York and earned her doctor of pharmacy degree from Wilkes University Nesbitt School
of Pharmacy as part of an accelerated six-year program. Her current professional interests include critical care and ambulatory care but
she looks forward to exploring other avenues during her residency. Throughout the residency year, Dr. Mirza hopes to hone her clinical skills and provide excellent patient-centered care, no matter the area of pharmacy she ends up pursuing. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys cooking, baking, finding new coffee and bubble tea shops, and is excited to explore D.C.’s many museums and art galleries.

Register here, or e-mail [email protected] , or call 202-364-7602 before May 9.

Wednesday | May 11 | 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | via Zoom