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Kristen A. Binaso, RPh, CCP, FASCP

Kristen A. Binaso, RPh, CCP, FASCPKristen A. Binaso, RPh, CCP, FASCP

Pharmacist

Pharmacy

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Bio

Kristen A. Binaso, RPh, CCP, FASCP is the senior director, corporate alliances for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) in Washington, D.C. APhA is the largest and oldest national professional society of pharmacists with more than 62,000 members nationwide. Her group is responsible for helping the pharmaceutical industry reach pharmacists on a variety of different issues through APhA products and services.

Binaso is a 1997 graduate of Rutgers, The State University, College of Pharmacy and a fellow of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Binaso is passionate about geriatric care and is certified as a consultant pharmacist in New Jersey. She serves as an invited speaker and instructor at various national conferences, activities, and events. She has extensive background in recruitment and pharmacy operations in the retail sector with CVS/Pharmacy and Rite-Aid. Binaso is also certificate-trained in immunizations and is an APhA media advisor.

Credentials

Organization Affiliations:
  • American Pharmacists Association
 

My Answers

Q. Why do you take some medicines on an empty stomach and at the same time every day?
A. Great question. Some medications have to be taken on an empty stomach because it helps the medication dissolve and get into your bloodstream quicker...
Q. I have a bad head cold. What can I take to release my nasal drainage and clear my ears? Sudafed dries me out.
A. This is a question that I got this past weekend. I would need to ask you a few more questions, especially if you have high blood pressure and how...
Q. Can I take Augmentin and Zantac 75?
A. You can take these medications together. I advise my patients on Augmentin that it can be harsh on the stomach (which may be the reason why you are...
Q. What do I do if I have a horrible stomachache, body aches, nausea, and weakness ... but have no fever?
A. You could actually have the flu so you want to stay home from work and rest! This doesn’t mean you get to go to the mall or to the movies. You can...
Q. My 5 year-old was vomiting and it has turned into dry heaving. Can I give her Pepto Bismol to halt the dry heaves?
A. The first thing that came to my mind is "how long has this been going on for?" Anytime I hear that children have been vomiting for some...
Q. How much Zofran do I give my 2-year-old?
A. The first thing that I would like to ask is "Why are you giving a 2-year-old Zofran?" Zofran is a medication that is used to help nausea...
Q. My husband is taking 40 mg of Prozac and is really depressed and has thought of suicide. What do we do?
A. I would recommend voicing these concerns to his doctor or health care provider. We are learning that therapy has to be individualized and that...
Q. I have stomach & chest pains, am light-headed, dizzy & nauseous. What are these symptoms of?
A. I would highly recommend heading to the ER and having it checked out. Sometimes, it could be an episode of severe heartburn or it could be something...
Q. My daughter was prescribed ranitidine for stomachaches. She doesn't like the taste. Can I give her Maalox Max instead?
A. For starters, I took a look at the Maalox Max label and saw that it clearly states "keep out of reach of children" and for children under...
Q. I am taking azithromycin 250 mg and now I have diarrhea. Can I take Imodium with this?
A. Good question -- mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur...
Q. What over-the-counter (OTC) medication is OK to take for headaches when you have stomach ulcers?
A. This is a popular question that I get a lot at the pharmacy. For a headache, you can take Tylenol or acetaminophen. This medication is safe to take...
Q. My husband has stomach pain. Is Pepto-Bismol good for him to take?
A. How long has he had the "pain?" I would also want to ask if he has had any blood in his stool because this could be the signs of an ulcer...
Q. I believe I have a urinary tract infection. I can’t afford to see a doctor. Will amoxicillin help (I already have that)?
A. You should not be taking amoxicillin for a UTI -- it will not help. Antibiotics have specific uses for specific infections, that is why it is...
Q. I'm taking omeprazole 20 mg and Norvasc 10 mg. Can I take Zantac with them?
A. This is a good example of a duplication of therapy. You cannot take omeprazole and Zantac because they both try to do the same thing, decrease the...
Q. My sister is a nursing mom & has an infected cut. She has Amoxicillin and Cephalexin. Are either safe for her to take?
A. This is a very serious situation. You should not be "evaluating" what antibiotics you should use that you have in the house for this. She...
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