by Eric Christianson | Jun 22, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are routinely used for pain and inflammation, but they are also commonly implicated in clinically significant interactions. As medication experts, pharmacists play a critical role in recognizing and navigating these risks....
by Eric Christianson | Jun 18, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often requires complex, long-term medication regimens. This polypharmacy increases the risk of clinically significant drug interactions that can impact efficacy and safety. Below are five of the most important drug interactions encountered in...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 8, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used in managing hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and diabetic nephropathy. While these agents share a common mechanism—blocking the angiotensin II type 1 (AT₁) receptor—not all ARBs are...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 4, 2025 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Find the answers below to the anemia crossword puzzle! Anemia is one of the most common blood disorders worldwide, affecting people of all ages. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or just curious about health topics, understanding anemia—and how...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 1, 2025 | Hematology and Immunology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Uncategorized
When patients have anemia, supplements often get prescribed. To many of our polypharmacy patients, excessive prescribing can lead to an increase in pill burden that may not always be necessary. When looking at deprescribing supplements, anemia is an excellent disease...
by Eric Christianson | May 14, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that has a narrow therapeutic window. Because of this, we typically monitor digoxin levels. If levels get too high, we can run into adverse effects. In some cases, particularly geriatric patients, those adverse can be misinterpreted as...
