by Eric Christianson | Jan 10, 2024 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
To be 100% transparent, I have never personally seen a case of tendon rupture that was likely due to quinolones. I have heard of one from another colleague. It is a very rare adverse effect that has been reported in numerous case studies. What I want you to be aware...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 7, 2020 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
I’m seeing, reading, and hearing a lot about zinc in the prevention and management of various infectious diseases such as COVID and head colds. While I’m not very sold on the data supporting its use, there will be patients that are going to try it. It is...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 29, 2020 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
Recurrent urinary tract infections are a common, bothersome problem, particularly in female patients. As a result, providers will often try to stave off future infections by prescribing prophylactic antibiotics. Patients can often end up taking these antibiotics for...