Infectious Disease Archives

Avoid NSAIDs in COVID-19? Where’s the Evidence?

Date March 18, 2020 Author By Eric Christianson Category Infectious Disease

I’m seeing this article all over the place recommending to avoid NSAIDs in patients who have an infection with the new COVID-19 coronavirus. My question is, where’s the evidence? The only thing I can find is that it was based upon is a scientific theory as well as data that NSAIDs may not be good […]

High pH in the Stomach? Low Drug Absorption

Date January 12, 2020 Author By Eric Christianson Category GI Medications, Infectious Disease

In this case study, we discuss a situation where a drug causes a higher pH in the stomach. The elevated pH from an antacid can impact the absorption of other drugs. A 44-year-old female presents to the clinic with Strep throat. Her current medications include celecoxib for arthritis pain and ranitidine 150 mg BID for […]

Doxycycline Pharmacology and Clinical Pearls

Date April 24, 2019 Author By Eric Christianson Category Infectious Disease

On an episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I broke down doxycycline pharmacology and some important aspects that you need to remember as a healthcare professional. Here are a few practice pearls that you need to be aware of. Pregnancy and Pediatrics The age of the patient and the gender of the patient is […]

Should We Label Patients With a Sulfa Allergy? Lesson Learned the Hard Way

Date July 5, 2015 Author By Eric Christianson Category Infectious Disease

A 79 year old female living in a long term care facility was diagnosed with a UTI. Past medical history includes but not limited to urinary incontinence, hypertension, GERD, and osteoarthritis. She has a past history of nitrofurantoin and sulfa allergy. This patient was initially put on ciprofloxacin to treat the infection. With eventual review of culture […]

Bugs and Drugs Chart, Lessons Learned from the Front Lines

Date June 10, 2015 Author By Eric Christianson Category Infectious Disease

Hi! My name is Tim (@IDstewardship, http://bit.ly/TimothyGauthier) and I am a pharmacist with advanced training in the field of infectious diseases & antimicrobial stewardship. Eric (@Mededucation101) was nice enough to ask me to contribute to his blog! My primary objective is that you find my contributions to be valuable to your continued education as a […]