by Eric Christianson | Jul 16, 2025 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Counteracting drug effects are all too common in geriatric and polypharmacy patients. I wanted to share common examples that I’ve seen in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. NSAIDs vs. AntihypertensivesCase: A 68-year-old man with hypertension controlled on...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 15, 2025 | Endocrine Case Studies
One of my biggest pet peeves is the use of sulfonylureas with insulin. Recall that sulfonylureas stimulate the release of insulin and in many patients with Type 2 diabetes we may not be getting much out of the sulfonylurea or in some cases, the extra boost in insulin...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 26, 2025 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Type II diabetes is a complicated disease state that often requires a combination of medications to control. However, some combinations of antidiabetes medications, such as sulfonylureas and basal insulin, may lead to unintended adverse effects. In this article, we...
by Eric Christianson | Mar 10, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
For individuals with type 2 diabetes taking insulin, managing doses is a critical aspect of their treatment regimen. Proper management of insulin doses can help maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range and prevent complications associated with high or low...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 14, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When treating hyperglycemia there are two terms that I have seen get confused and often used interchangeably (inappropriately so). Sliding scale and correction factor insulin strategies are NOT the same. These can be tough concepts to differentiate use and know when...
