by Eric Christianson | Aug 12, 2026 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Finerenone (Kerendia) is a relatively newer medication for the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. In addition to these indications, there was a recent study that showed...
by Eric Christianson | May 20, 2026 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
A patient I was following had a sodium level of 132 mEq/L and a student asked me how much we should worry about this? It is a bit of a deep question, but in general, a slightly low sodium level of 132 is not going to be a life-threatening situation. Here are some of...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 28, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Alpha-blockers are not first-line agents for many conditions, but they are often tested on exams and highly relevant in practice—especially in urology, hypertension, and acute care settings. Understanding their nuances can help prevent serious adverse effects and...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 13, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In this blog post, we will compare tamsulosin versus alfuzosin. Tamsulosin and alfuzosin both act on the sympathetic nervous system. Tamsulosin and alfuzosin both work as Alpha1 antagonists. More specifically, tamsulosin targets the Alpha1A receptor subtype. Both...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 2, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In this case scenario, I discuss the relationship between pregabalin and renal function. JE is a 69-year-old male who has a history of diabetes, hypertension, neuropathy, back pain, hyperlipidemia, BPH, anxiety, GERD, and mild cognitive impairment. His current...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 16, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
It can be overwhelming walking into the pharmacy and looking down the vitamin aisle – especially when you finally find a specific supplement, only to discover there are numerous forms lining the shelves. This gets even more challenging when you don’t know which salt...
