by Eric Christianson | Jun 22, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are routinely used for pain and inflammation, but they are also commonly implicated in clinically significant interactions. As medication experts, pharmacists play a critical role in recognizing and navigating these risks....
by Eric Christianson | Jun 18, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often requires complex, long-term medication regimens. This polypharmacy increases the risk of clinically significant drug interactions that can impact efficacy and safety. Below are five of the most important drug interactions encountered in...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 30, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
With this med review, I’m simply looking at a medication list to help formulate ideas to investigate. I’ll focus heavily on my concern for using an NSAID in this patient. Metoprolol – 50 mg twice daily (Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation) Furosemide...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 2, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common pain syndromes in the aging adult. Medications are often used to reduce pain and increase quality of life. In this article, I will review osteoarthritis pharmacotherapy and discuss some of my most important practice pearls....
by Eric Christianson | Feb 28, 2024 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When it comes to managing pain, inflammation, or fever, many of us reach for over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen. While these medications serve similar purposes, understanding their differences is crucial for...
