by Eric Christianson | Mar 11, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient that is needed for cell growth and division, DNA formation, and red blood cell production. Certain medications can interfere with folate absorption and metabolism, which can lead to folate deficiency. Knowing which...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 4, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Carbamazepine auto-induction is a popular Board Exam question and is a term I learned in pharmacy school but I never remember being taught what that means clinically and how to monitor the auto-induction period effectively. Indications Matter I want to discuss...
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...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 20, 2019 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
I’m working on a new book that I’m super excited about! I’m writing a book on drug interactions and hope to finish by the end of the year! I’m tackling the top 200 drugs plus those I consider very clinically relevant in practice. My hope is...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 23, 2019 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
When the NOACs (sometimes referred to as DOACs) first came out they were heavily promoted as having fewer drug interactions compared to warfarin. This is true, but please remember that “fewer drug interactions” doesn’t mean “no drug...
