by Eric Christianson | Sep 19, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
I’ve been asked in the past about making recommendations with regards to urinary frequency. Trospium has an advantage over other anticholinergic agents that many do not know about or forget about. Before I discuss this advantage, I definitely want to encourage...
by Eric Christianson | May 12, 2021 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
The anticholinergic potassium interaction is noted on many databases as a serious interaction. Potassium supplements have been shown to cause irritation if left in contact with the GI tract for too long. Anticholinergic drugs may cause GI transit to slow down, which...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 29, 2020 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
YS is a 79-year-old female with a medical history of osteoarthritis, insomnia, CVD, GERD, constipation, dementia, and falls. Her current medication list includes donepezil, Senna-S, lisinopril, zolpidem, amitriptyline, baby aspirin, acetaminophen, and omeprazole. Over...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 1, 2019 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In keeping it real today, I wanted to share my top 5 medications that worsen dementia. This list is totally anecdotal based upon my experience and the frequency with which I see these medications used in clinical practice. Without further ado, here are my top 5...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 25, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
85 year old male with a recent operation for a knee replacement was discharged on hydrocodone/APAP 5/325 1-2 every four hours as needed as well as Vistaril (hydroxyzine) 25-50 mg every six hours as needed for pain management. Within a couple days of significant prn...
