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In addition, the webinar focused on &nbsp;medication regimens for chronic diseases that require careful adjustment to maintain therapeutic efficacy while minimizing preventable complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. El Ouweini, who is also the Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist at Dubai Medical University Hospital, provided an evidence-based framework grounded in international guidelines, including IDF-DAR and ADA recommendations, for risk stratification and individualized care planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session covered comprehensive strategies for managing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diabetes<\/strong>, including safe adjustment of metformin, sulfonylureas, insulin regimens, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors, with emphasis on preventing hypoglycemia and dehydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hypertension<\/strong>, focusing on optimizing long-acting antihypertensive agents, fluid balance monitoring, and patient-specific dose redistribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dyslipidemia<\/strong>, reinforcing the importance of continued statin therapy during fasting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anticoagulation<\/strong>, including practical scheduling of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), warfarin monitoring considerations, and adherence counseling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antibiotic therapy<\/strong>, with pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations for time-dependent and concentration-dependent agents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The webinar also incorporated case-based clinical scenarios involving complex patients with heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and polypharmacy, allowing participants to apply medication management principles to real-world practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRamadan pharmacotherapy requires more than shifting medication timing,\u201d Dr. El Ouweini emphasized during the session. \u201cIt demands structured risk assessment, individualized therapeutic planning, close monitoring, and proactive patient education to ensure safety without compromising clinical outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interactive session was met with strong engagement from participants across the EMRO region, highlighting the growing interest among emerging pharmacists in culturally competent, patient-centered care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dmucop_tacklemmd26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dmucop_tacklemmd26.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dmucop_tacklemmd26-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dmucop_tacklemmd26-768x211.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dmucop_tacklemmd26-530x146.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DUBAI (March 10, 2026) &#8211; 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