by Eric Christianson | Jan 17, 2024 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists, Uncategorized
In the challenging world of pharmacology, recognizing drug interactions is paramount to ensuring patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes. To make this complex subject more engaging and accessible, we’ve introduced a unique approach – a crossword puzzle...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 20, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
I recently came across a clinical issue in my practice as a consultant pharmacist to assisted living and long-term care facilities. The item in question was how to manage the apixaban diltiazem interaction. Apixaban Diltiazem Interaction Defined Apixaban is...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 29, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
How many times have you picked up, dispensed, or seen an auxiliary label on a medication encouraging you to avoid alcohol while taking it? It’s definitely information that could come up on a board exam at some point throughout your career! Below is a table...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 30, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
After my recent post on my top 5 medication/vitamin interactions, I received the request to cover medications that deplete vitamins and minerals. I loved this idea because it is an important consideration in clinical practice! Keep in mind that these often show up on...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 9, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Patients use numerous supplements that contain vitamins. I outline my top 5 vitamin drug interactions in this post and how they may impact patient care. Vitamin K and Warfarin The first vitamin drug interaction you could probably guess. Vitamin K intake affects...
by Eric Christianson | May 10, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
In this case study, I highlight the clinical impact that the ciprofloxacin and zolpidem interaction can have on a patient. JS is a 58-year-old female with a history of insomnia and takes zolpidem 10 mg at bedtime every night. She has recently been diagnosed with a...
