by Eric Christianson | Nov 2, 2022 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
Topiramate is classified as a seizure medication most commonly used in the management of migraines and weight loss. This medication has carbonic anhydrase activity and here I will outline a case of topiramate-causing renal stones. JE is a 66-year-old female with a...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 21, 2022 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
Serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) are two commonly taught drug-induced syndromes but are rarely encountered in practice. I wanted to put together some important differences between these two syndromes because many of the symptoms overlap....
by Eric Christianson | Aug 31, 2022 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies
Lactulose (Enulose, Generlac) is technically a laxative medication. While it can be used for that purpose, it is fairly rare in clinical practice that you see it used for that indication. Lactulose, in my experience, is used more frequently for patients who have...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 21, 2022 | Respiratory Case Studies
KE is a 66-year-old male with a history of cigarette smoking (still currently smoking), COPD, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and GERD. In this COPD case review, he reports that he is having a more difficult time breathing, in particular, he notes...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 22, 2022 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists, Endocrine Case Studies
I am going to outline a common case of escalating dosages of levothyroxine. I beg you to ALWAYS look for binding interactions with levothyroxine when you see dose increases! KE is a 68-year-old female with a history of GERD, anemia, osteoarthritis, hypertension, and...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 15, 2022 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Case Studies
Converting Risperidone to Other Antipsychotics Lifelong antipsychotic therapy is often needed to adequately manage psychiatric conditions. Unfortunately, therapy often needs to be adjusted to optimize efficacy while avoiding undesirable side effects. Risperidone...
