by Eric Christianson | Sep 17, 2023 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
ACE Inhibitors have been a workhorse in managing blood pressure for years. While lisinopril is the most commonly used agent that I see in practice, I thought it would be helpful to put together an ACE Inhibitor Comparison table to share with the audience and highlight...
by Eric Christianson | May 23, 2021 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Melatonin is a supplement that is most often used for insomnia. I see patients take this supplement on a daily and it is also a frequent recommendation of many providers. Here are a few melatonin clinical pearls that I would recommend you pay attention to when you see...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 14, 2019 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Enzyme inducers most frequently reduce the concentrations of other drugs. This can ultimately lead to treatment failure. In rare situations (i.e. prodrugs), starting an enzyme inducer can potentially raise concentrations of the active metabolite and increase the risk...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 24, 2019 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
There are dozens of medications that have anticholinergic activity or are considered an anticholinergic medication. While most of the agents are used for their antihistamine, sedative, or antidepressant activity, There are a few uses that are unique to individual...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 7, 2019 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Donepezil (Aricept) is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is used to help manage symptoms of dementia. I get asked quite a few questions about dementia and, more specifically, dementia-related medications. Here’s a recent question I received; If a patient is...
