by Eric Christianson | Dec 22, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Tricyclic antidepressants are still used in clinical practice. Their use has diminished over time as newer and generally safer medications have been invented, but you will see them occasionally. In my primarily geriatric practice, I would say that I see them a couple...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 15, 2021 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists
In this case of a 72-year-old male, I want to discuss levofloxacin risks as there can be numerous. He currently lives in an assisted living. He has a past medical history of arrhythmia, depression, GERD, hypertension and gout. He was recently diagnosed with...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 7, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Azathioprine isn’t a drug I see terribly often in clinical practice, but there are some really important things to remember. I recently put together a podcast on azathioprine and I wanted to share some of my top azathioprine clinical pearls with you....
by Eric Christianson | Oct 17, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Statin myopathy is a primary reason why patients stop taking these cholesterol-lowering medications. Here’s a case scenario where I discuss considerations and options to addressing statin myopathy and adverse effect concerns from a patient. SE is a 58-year-old...
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...
