Implementing NK3 Antagonists in Clinical Practice

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

30 min

Women's Health

0.5 Credits

Course Description

NK3 antagonists represent a novel treatment option for the management of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause. This program will review practical considerations for prescribing this new class of medications, including dosage, side effects, and monitoring requirements. By the end of the session, clinicians will be better equipped with the knowledge and confidence to integrate this treatment into practice when appropriate, using effective clinical decision-making.


This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Astellas Pharma Canada Inc.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2026-05-20

Professions: Physician

Faculty

  • Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP 
  • Milan Atanackovic, MD 
  • Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, MSCP 
  • Marla Shapiro, MDCM, CCFP, MHSc, FRCP, FCFP, NCMP

Accreditation

This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Quebec College of Family Physicians, a continuing professional development accrediting organization recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec and has been approved for up to 0.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credit(s). 

Cert+ Program ID#: 301106-003

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:

  • Describe the role of personal preference in selecting a treatment for VMS
  • Counsel patients on common side effects with NK3 antagonists
  • Discuss appropriate monitoring strategies for NK3 antagonists