by Eric Christianson | May 19, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In the ambulatory care and geriatrics space, I see magnesium supplements used on a fairly frequent basis in practice. Here are a few magnesium clinical pearls that I’ve picked up along the way. Drugs That Cause Magnesium Deficiency There are a few no doubters...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 29, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
There are a few drugs that I remember when reviewing issues associated with urinary incontinence. Here’s my list of common drugs that worsen urinary incontinence. First, we must discuss the term incontinence. In general, it is a pretty vague term and can be...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 28, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I’ve been asked by patients before if they can take saw palmetto with finasteride. Here’s my thought process based upon a case scenario. JS is a 71-year-old male who presents to his annual physical. He is reporting worsening symptoms involving his urinary...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 18, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Here’s a case scenario where sodium chloride supplements were added, and why I think it is important to recognize what that may mean. KD is a 63-year-old female with a history of bipolar disorder with depressive episodes, GERD, trigeminal neuralgia,...
by Eric Christianson | May 6, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Mirabegron is a medication that can be used for overactive bladder. It is a medication that I am seeing used periodically in clinical practice. Here are a few mirabegron clinical pearls that I think are valuable to remember. The mechanism of action is critical to...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 16, 2019 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
As you are reviewing a medication list, it can be easy to overlook supplements. The next time you review a medication list and you see sodium chloride supplements on the list, I want you to think of this post. If you have a patient who needs more sodium, they likely...
