by Eric Christianson | Aug 2, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
In this case scenario, we describe how and why dicyclomine and BPH can be a bad combination. Jim is a 68-year-old retired teacher who visits his primary care provider complaining of intermittent lower abdominal cramping that has been occurring for several months. The...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 9, 2022 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Alpha-blockers (i.e., tamsulosin) are commonly seen in male patients, as they are used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; the only FDA-approved indication currently). Because of this, there is no doubt a prescription sent to the pharmacy for a...
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...
