It is critical to remember that lithium toxicity can result due to numerous possible drug interactions. Here’s a case scenario where lithium toxicity was caused by a thiazide diuretic. KE is a 44-year-old male with a history of bipolar disorder. Symptoms have...
Here’s a list of some of the most common CYP2C19 drug interactions that I have seen in clinical practice. Citalopram and Omeprazole Interaction Omeprazole can significantly increase the concentration of citalopram. Because of this drug interaction, there is a...
While many who don’t understand pharmacology consider the SSRIs to be interchangeable, significant consequences can result if we don’t pay attention to the risk of drug interactions. When looking at the SSRIs and CYP enzymes, it is critical to remember...
Tramadol is used in clinical practice, but it does have numerous drug interactions that you should be aware of. When reviewing a medication list or when a patient starts a new medication, here are some of the items that I think about when monitoring for tramadol drug...
I’m seeing, reading, and hearing a lot about zinc in the prevention and management of various infectious diseases such as COVID and head colds. While I’m not very sold on the data supporting its use, there will be patients that are going to try it. It is...
The omeprazole escitalopram interaction is a relatively common one in clinical practice. Below, I outline a case scenario where this interaction may have caused some adverse effects from escitalopram. An 81-year-old female has a history of depression, GERD,...
