by Eric Christianson | Feb 25, 2026 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
When a patient presents with dizziness, falls, or orthostatic symptoms, antihypertensives and diuretics often get the blame first. However, many non–blood pressure medications can lower blood pressure through a variety of mechanisms. Failing to recognize these...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 28, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Alpha-blockers are not first-line agents for many conditions, but they are often tested on exams and highly relevant in practice—especially in urology, hypertension, and acute care settings. Understanding their nuances can help prevent serious adverse effects and...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 13, 2025 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
In this blog post, we will compare tamsulosin versus alfuzosin. Tamsulosin and alfuzosin both act on the sympathetic nervous system. Tamsulosin and alfuzosin both work as Alpha1 antagonists. More specifically, tamsulosin targets the Alpha1A receptor subtype. Both...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 28, 2020 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I’ve been asked by patients before if they can take saw palmetto with finasteride. Here’s my thought process based upon a case scenario. JS is a 71-year-old male who presents to his annual physical. He is reporting worsening symptoms involving his urinary...
by Eric Christianson | Jun 25, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
85 year old male with a recent operation for a knee replacement was discharged on hydrocodone/APAP 5/325 1-2 every four hours as needed as well as Vistaril (hydroxyzine) 25-50 mg every six hours as needed for pain management. Within a couple days of significant prn...
