by Eric Christianson | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
When it comes to improving cardiovascular health, managing hypertension and cholesterol levels are paramount. Amlodipine, a widely prescribed calcium channel blocker, helps control blood pressure, while statins effectively lower cholesterol. However, when (some of)...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 3, 2024 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Blood pressure medications are commonly used in practice. You should know some of the major interactions with these medications. In this blog post, I will lay out my top 5 antihypertensive drug interactions and also share some information on how these interactions can...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 25, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I’m currently working on finishing up a big-time project for the NAPLEX exam. It is a crossword puzzle book that will help prepare you for the NAPLEX. I’m providing a free osteoporosis crossword puzzle as a sample of what this book will be like. There will...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 17, 2024 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists, Uncategorized
In the challenging world of pharmacology, recognizing drug interactions is paramount to ensuring patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes. To make this complex subject more engaging and accessible, we’ve introduced a unique approach – a crossword puzzle...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 29, 2023 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In a discussion of statins and myalgia, it is always important to start with definitions. Muscle-related conditions associated with statins: Myalgia: Muscle pain. Defined as muscle symptoms without significant elevation of creatinine kinase (CK). Myopathy: Disease of...
