by Eric Christianson | Mar 12, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Loperamide (Imodium) is an antidiarrheal and antimotility agent used to help manage and treat traveler’s diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome associated with chronic diarrhea, acute nonspecific diarrhea in patients two years and older, and reduce ileostomy output....
by Eric Christianson | Mar 8, 2023 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I know some folks out there really like crossword puzzles, so I figured why not combine a little fun with a little pharmacology education? I’ve created a free pharmacology crossword puzzle that you should be able to work through below. I didn’t make it...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 5, 2023 | Clinical Guideline Updates For Pharmacists, Respiratory Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
The 2023 GOLD Guidelines were released a little while ago and I don’t think there is anything earth-shattering in medication selection. The biggest thing associated with these guidelines compared to previous editions is the fact that it encourages a little more...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 1, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Apixaban (Eliquis) is an anticoagulant used for stroke prophylaxis in atrial fibrillation, and treatment and prophylaxis of DVT/PE. Its use has grown exponentially since it was first FDA-approved. When it comes to patient medications, apixaban is not exempt from...
