by Eric Christianson | May 19, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In the ambulatory care and geriatrics space, I see magnesium supplements used on a fairly frequent basis in practice. Here are a few magnesium clinical pearls that I’ve picked up along the way. Drugs That Cause Magnesium Deficiency There are a few no doubters...
by Eric Christianson | May 16, 2021 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
You will see antiarrhythmics used in clinical practice. They are typically prescribed by cardiovascular specialists, but we wanted to provide an antiarrhythmic comparison chart because as a healthcare professional, you still need to monitor for risks and drug...
by Eric Christianson | May 12, 2021 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
The anticholinergic potassium interaction is noted on many databases as a serious interaction. Potassium supplements have been shown to cause irritation if left in contact with the GI tract for too long. Anticholinergic drugs may cause GI transit to slow down, which...
by Eric Christianson | May 9, 2021 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
In today’s case, I will discuss the fluconazole alprazolam interaction. Here’s the case! A 56-year-old female has a history of bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, chronic back pain, and recurrent vaginal candidiasis. Her most recent issue is that...
by Eric Christianson | May 5, 2021 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
The following case demonstrates the terbinafine amitriptyline interaction as well as another interaction you should be aware of! JS is a 63-year-old female. Past medical history includes hypertension, CHF, ASCVD, recent fungal infection, depression, insomnia, breast...
