by Eric Christianson | Apr 28, 2021 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Chemotherapeutic agents are used to control cancer cell proliferation, but they often come with toxicities to the host as well. It is important to monitor patients closely for the development of toxicities during therapy. Some of the potential toxicities of common...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 21, 2021 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Oral iron supplements (podcast) are the cheapest and most effective treatment for iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia can occur commonly in infants and women with menorrhagia. For most cases of iron deficiency, oral iron supplementation is sufficient....
by Eric Christianson | Apr 18, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Brand to generic drug changes can occur due to demands by insurance companies. These changes are often forced due to the low costs of generic medications compared to brand name products but are there certain classes of medications where brand to generic changes may be...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 14, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Topiramate (Topamax) is used for various reasons outlined below. We wanted to cover some of the most common topiramate clinical pearls and how these might affect our patients. Let’s start with a brief case scenario. Mrs. KC, 45 years old came into the clinic for...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 11, 2021 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
The human body requires sufficient iron to produce red blood cells, which are vital for transporting oxygen to tissues. Without sufficient iron, individuals can develop iron deficiency anemia. Oral products are commonly used for mild deficiency. If the deficiency is...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 28, 2021 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Sacubitril/valsartan (ARNI) is getting more attention in the guidelines with regards to its use in heart failure (specifically HFrEF). Many patients are already on an ACE and making the transition from an ACE inhibitor to an ARNI is likely something you will come...
