by Eric Christianson | Oct 7, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
I’m seeing, reading, and hearing a lot about zinc in the prevention and management of various infectious diseases such as COVID and head colds. While I’m not very sold on the data supporting its use, there will be patients that are going to try it. It is...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 13, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
PPIs are well known for their ability to block the release of hydrogen ions into the gut. Because of this, the use of PPIs can lead to a basic environment in the stomach. This is synonymous to have an elevated pH in the stomach. Some oral medications can be...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 9, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
When most healthcare professionals think about drug interactions, we tend to think about an issue arising when a medication is added to the regimen. A perfect example is the warfarin Bactrim interaction. Here’s a case scenario involving cholestyramine and...
by Eric Christianson | May 17, 2020 | Long Term Care Consultant Pharmacist Education and Information
Geriatrics can get very complicated very fast. Chronic conditions, polypharmacy, and drug interactions are a few of the many complications. Here are a few things that make me think twice in geriatric patients. Multiple Medication Changes As I reveiw a patient’s...
by Eric Christianson | Apr 19, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Omeprazole is one of the most commonly used medications for heartburn and other GI conditions. In addition to being very commonly prescribed, it is available over-the-counter which allows for widespread use throughout the public without much supervision at times. That...
