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Top 5 Antihypertensive Drug Interactions

Top 5 Antihypertensive Drug Interactions

by Eric Christianson | Aug 13, 2023 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls

If you work with patients at all, you’ll see some of the most common antihypertensive agents used on a daily basis. The reason they are used so frequently is because they do not tend to have many significant drug interactions. However, some do exist and I wanted...
My Top 5 Drugs With Pharmacogenomic Considerations

My Top 5 Drugs With Pharmacogenomic Considerations

by Eric Christianson | Nov 20, 2022 | Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacokinetics Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls

We’ve been doing some work lately to develop a chart of commonly used drugs with pharmacogenomic considerations. In anticipation of that table, I thought I’d share my top 5 medications that have pharmacogenomic considerations. If you are taking a board...
Can I Use Allopurinol As Needed?

Can I Use Allopurinol As Needed?

by Eric Christianson | Oct 12, 2022 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls

Is as needed (PRN) allopurinol appropriate? I have seen as-needed (PRN) orders for allopurinol in practice. It has been rare, but it has happened. Did I like it? No. Allopurinol helps to lower uric acid levels. Allopurinol inhibits xanthine oxidase which is an enzyme...
Allopurinol Versus Febuxostat – Clinical Comparison

Allopurinol Versus Febuxostat – Clinical Comparison

by Eric Christianson | Sep 11, 2022 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls

Lowering uric acid is the key to reducing gout flares. Both allopurinol (podcast) and febuxostat are effective at performing this task. However, there are some considerations you need to be aware when deciding to utilize allopurinol versus febuxostat. I’ll break...
2020 Gout Guidelines – Important Takeaways

2020 Gout Guidelines – Important Takeaways

by Eric Christianson | Jun 17, 2020 | Clinical Guideline Updates For Pharmacists

Recently, the American College of Rheumatology released new 2020 gout guidelines. In these guidelines, there are 42 recommendations that reflect new clinical evidence since the release of the 2012 guidelines. Full text 2020 gout guidelines can be found here. One of...

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