by Eric Christianson | Sep 19, 2018 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
The tricyclic antidepressants are often overlooked as they do have some real negative adverse effects and potential drug interactions. I’ll give you 5 important clinical pearls below when considering using the tricyclic antidepressants. Know Thy Indication....
by Eric Christianson | Sep 16, 2018 | Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy
I’ve had an incredible amount of pharmacists share their case studies and stories. Today is one of those days where I can share another one of those stories and learn a valuable lesson as well. I’d like to thanks Lisa Morris RPh, BCGP, FASCP for donating...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 9, 2018 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Tramadol is a opioid like medication that is frequently used for moderate type pain. It is incredibly important to remember that because it has opioid activity, it can certainly lead to the risk of addiction and dependence. Here’s 2 other important tramadol...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 5, 2018 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
A 47 year old male is concerned that his drugs are causing medication induced sexual dysfunction. His primary provider has asked you to review his medications. What would I look at here? Amlodipine 5 mg daily Metoprolol 25 mg twice daily Fluoxetine 80 mg daily...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 2, 2018 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Managing schizophrenia can be incredibly challenging. Drug interactions are a major factor in that challenge. Olanzapine is broken down by CYP1A2. Smoking causes induction of the CYP1A2 enzyme. The olanzapine smoking cessation interaction is one that we should...
