24 Jun 2026 Drugs that cause edema: A not so ‘swell’ effect
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This TI Best Evidence Webinar was an encore presentation, originally delivered as part of the TI Best Evidence for Clinicians 2025 Annual Course on Saturday, November 29, 2025 by Dr. Jessica Otte, family and palliative care physician in Nanaimo, BC. Back by popular demand, this presentation explored the problem of edema with a focus on its iatrogenic causes, expanding the information presented in Therapeutics Letter 162 (May-June 2026): Drug-induced peripheral edema: a common, overlooked, reversible harm. In this webinar, Dr. Otte reviewed the mechanisms by which medications lead to fluid accumulation, highlighting how an understanding of these pathways can guide management. Practical strategies for treatment were also discussed.
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TITLE: Drugs that cause edema: A not so ‘swell’ effect
WHEN: 12:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 [convert to your local time]
WHERE: This was a free virtual event.
SPEAKER: Dr. Jessica Otte, family and palliative care physician in Nanaimo, BC.
CME CREDITS: The Division of Continuing Professional Development, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (UBC CPD) is fully accredited by the Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Committee (CACME) to provide CPD credits for physicians. This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by UBC CPD for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credit. Each physician should claim only those credits accrued through participation in the activity.
About the topic: This was an encore presentation originally delivered on Saturday, November 29 at the 2025 TI Annual Course. Back by popular demand, this presentation explored the problem of edema with a focus on its iatrogenic causes, expanding the information presented in Therapeutics Letter 162 (May-June 2026): Drug-induced peripheral edema: a common, overlooked, reversible harm. Edema is a common and often distressing clinical problem, with causes ranging from cardiac, renal, and hepatic disease to hypoalbuminemia and venous insufficiency. However, an important and frequently overlooked contributor is medication. Many commonly prescribed drugs, including certain drugs for hypertension, pain, and diabetes, can cause or worsen edema. In this webinar, Dr. Jessica Otte reviewed the mechanisms by which medications lead to fluid accumulation, highlighting how an understanding of these pathways can guide management. Practical strategies for treatment were also discussed. To view or download Dr. Otte’s slide deck (PDF format) click on the DOWNLOAD button.
About the speaker: Dr. Jessica Otte is a family and palliative care physician in Nanaimo, BC, who believes medicine is at its best when care aligns with what matters most to patients. She integrates the principles of palliative care with rigorous appraisal of evidence to promote care that is meaningful, high-value, and avoids unnecessary and harmful interventions. Through teaching, research, and policy, she advocates for wider adoption of this patient-centred approach and stewardship at the health systems level. Her long-term goal is to equip others with the skills to scrutinize evidence and make informed choices in health. Dr. Otte is a Clinical Associate Professor in UBC’s Department of Family Practice, an Associate Member in the Division of Palliative Care, and a member of the UBC Therapeutics Initiative. She also served as Chair of the Doctors of BC Council on Health Economics and Policy and as Co-Chair of the provincial Health Technology Assessment Committee.
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