by Eric Christianson | Mar 31, 2024 | Clinical Guideline Updates For Pharmacists
The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization has released an updated April 2024 clinical practice guideline for the evaluation and management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The new 2024 KDIGO guidelines include 6 chapters dedicated to the...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 27, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
For cancer patients, bone pain can be one of the most distressing symptoms to manage. Whether it’s due to metastasis, chemotherapy-induced effects, or other factors, finding effective pain relief is crucial for improving quality of life. In the realm of pain...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 24, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
An 89-year-old female has a history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, stroke, GERD, osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis. Her current medication list includes the following: Amlodipine (podcast) 5 mg daily Rivaroxaban (podcast) 20 mg daily Clonidine (podcast) 0.2 mg...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 20, 2024 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In the realm of Alzheimer’s disease treatment, two medications often stand out: memantine (Namenda) and donepezil (Aricept). These drugs are frequently prescribed to manage symptoms and improve the quality of life for individuals grappling with Alzheimer’s...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 17, 2024 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic that can cause quite a few problems if not monitored appropriately. One of those concerns is drug interactions. In this blog post, I will share my top 5 amiodarone drug interactions to be aware of. #1 – Top 5 Amiodarone Drug...
