by Eric Christianson | Mar 2, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In this case scenario, I discuss the relationship between pregabalin and renal function. JE is a 69-year-old male who has a history of diabetes, hypertension, neuropathy, back pain, hyperlipidemia, BPH, anxiety, GERD, and mild cognitive impairment. His current...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 19, 2023 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
The kidney plays many vital roles in the body. One of those roles is to eliminate medications and their metabolites. When the kidney is not functioning well, drugs are eliminated from the body at a slower rate and can accumulate. Those higher drug concentrations can...