by Eric Christianson | Dec 15, 2024 | Cardiovascular Case Studies
Hypertension is one of the most common disease states that can lead to an increase in cardiovascular risk and other complications. Because of the risks of elevated blood pressure, we are often forced to use pharmacotherapy to reduce those risks. When a medication is...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 22, 2024 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Fluctuations in blood sugars can be very distressing for patients. This is especially true in patients who have adequate control of their diabetes. Adverse effects can lead to an escalation of diabetes medication. I’ll share my top 5 drugs that cause...
by Eric Christianson | May 30, 2021 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls, Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists
I was asked about the clinical of thiazides and hyperglycemia. To be honest, studies aren’t that great surrounding this question, and the main ones I’m aware of and could find were very old. Here’s a quick breakdown of a couple of studies on the risk...
by Eric Christianson | Sep 18, 2019 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Lithium has numerous clinical pearls that are essential to remember. Of all the educational points about this medication, you must remember some of these important lithium drug interactions. The list below is not an all-inclusive list, just ones that more commonly...
