by Eric Christianson | Jan 4, 2017 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
We must remember the topiramate and birth control interaction! The case: A 33 year old female has had an increase in the frequency of migraines over the last few months. She has had about 6 episodes in the last month. These episodes have lasted nearly 24 hours...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 1, 2017 | Career Advice for Pharmacy Students, Residents and New Pharmacists
Clinical pharmacy is an evolving practice. We need to continue to push for an expanded role. Too many patients can benefit from what we do as pharmacists. One of the things that I’m working on is integrating clinical pharmacy in primary care. I want to...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 28, 2016 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Tumeric and Apixaban – Guest Post by Amanuel Tseggai A 72 year old man was newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and started on therapeutic dose of Enoxaparin after he was admitted to a hospital. Four days into his treatment with Enoxaparin his primary care...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 25, 2016 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Drug interactions can make medication management challenging. Here’s a classic case demonstrating the rifampin and phenytoin interaction. A 47 year old patient with diabetes and seizure disorder is diagnosed with new onset osteomyelitis. The patient’s...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 21, 2016 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
We all know the negatives of warfarin, but lets take a look at the advantages of warfarin. NOACs are gaining in popularity, no doubt about that. No matter which anticoagulant we are using, we must recognize that there are always positives and negatives. It is...
