by Eric Christianson | Sep 2, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Drug food interactions are common and there can be significant negative consequences from these interactions. A common misconception amongst healthcare professionals who may not have as much experience with drug interactions is that ALL statins interact with...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 14, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil are PDE-5 inhibitors available in the USA and indicated for erectile dysfunction. PDE-5 inhibitors prevent the breakdown of cGMP and it is also one of the drug classes that interacts with nitrates. Nitrates are one...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 19, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Omeprazole is one of the most commonly used medications for heartburn and other GI conditions. In addition to being very commonly prescribed, it is available over-the-counter which allows for widespread use throughout the public without much supervision at times. That...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 1, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
When considering drug interactions, we may be quick to overlook the food that we eat. Fresh off the release of my latest book Clinician’s Guide to Common Drug Interactions in Primary Care, (Link to Audible Free Book) I lay out my top 5, most clinically...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 25, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Fluvoxamine drug interactions can be clinically significant in clinical practice. It is a major reason why this medication is not used very often. If you ever see it on a medication list of one of your patients, you must do a drug interaction screen. According to the...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 12, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists, Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists
Here’s a case scenario where the duloxetine risperidone interaction likely contributed to an emergency department visit. A 78-year-old male with dementia, depression, anxiety, neuropathy, osteoarthritis, and behavioral symptoms associated with dementia was...
