by Eric Christianson | May 21, 2025 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Case Studies
Nitrofurantoin is often used in patients for UTI prophylaxis. One potential concern with nitrofurantoin use is pulmonary toxicity. This can often be overlooked in patients as a potential cause of respiratory problems. Here’s a case scenario where nitrofurantoin...
by Eric Christianson | May 18, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
JK is a 77-year-old male who reports a 1-week history of intermittent dizziness and episodes of loss of balance, particularly when walking around. He denies any recent falls, headaches, visual changes, or chest pain. He describes the sensation as...
by Eric Christianson | May 14, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that has a narrow therapeutic window. Because of this, we typically monitor digoxin levels. If levels get too high, we can run into adverse effects. In some cases, particularly geriatric patients, those adverse can be misinterpreted as...
by Eric Christianson | May 11, 2025 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Azole antifungals play a central role in the treatment and prevention of fungal infections, offering coverage against yeasts, molds, and dimorphic fungi depending on the agent. Each drug in this class comes with its own specific spectrum and set of indications. In a...
by Eric Christianson | May 7, 2025 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) or varicella-zoster virus (VZV), two antiviral agents commonly used are acyclovir and valacyclovir. While both medications are effective, understanding their pharmacokinetic profiles, dosage forms, and clinical uses can help...
