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 | 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 | Nov 20, 2016 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
MAOI’s (mono-amine oxidase inhibitors) can be used for depression. With that stated, they have a significant number of clinical pearls that limit there use. MAOI’s and drug interactions are two terms that you should lump together. Very rarely do I see...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 6, 2016 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
A 67 year old male has a past medical history of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, CHF, and osteoarthritis. He has had numerous issues with his cardiac status and it has led him to frequent physician visits, including involvement of a cardiologist. This gentleman...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 26, 2016 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
A 44 year old male has a past medical history of IBS, bipolar disorder, and depression. Today he presents to an urgent clinic with symptoms of nausea and vomiting. He also states that he feels weak and has been shaky. Upon further investigation, he recently has...
