by Eric Christianson | Mar 30, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
In the case below, I discuss constipation management and how to reduce polypharmacy by targeting medications that cause this adverse effect. KE is a 77-year-old male with a history of GERD, pruritis, insomnia, low back pain, and recent knee replacement. Constipation...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 23, 2022 | Personal Stories From The Front Lines of Clinical Pharmacy, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
As a geriatric pharmacist, I understand how difficult it can be to manage polypharmacy and pain management. I had the honor of being invited onto the Pain Pod. This podcast is put together by Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS. We addressed many different...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 13, 2022 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
BPH is a common problem as our male patients age. Symptoms of urinary retention and frequency can often be very problematic for patients which results in the use of medications. We also run into polypharmacy concerns in many patients as they get older with a growing...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 10, 2021 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
One of the symptoms reported by patients that will catch my attention is diarrhea. This can often be an adverse effect of medication. When I see orders for medications that manage diarrhea, I really start to pay attention. Usually, this is indicative of a chronic...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 10, 2021 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Cyclobenzaprine (podcast episode) is a skeletal muscle relaxant that is most commonly used for muscle spasms and back pain. It definitely has some potential adverse effects that I have seen lead to the prescribing cascade. Here’s a rundown of medications that...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 24, 2021 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
At its worst, constipation can be a very serious issue in some patients and at best be a significant nuisance. Here’s a classic example of the constipation prescribing cascade. A 72-year-old female has a history of chronic pain, urinary incontinence,...
