by Eric Christianson | May 21, 2025 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Case Studies
Nitrofurantoin is often used in patients for UTI prophylaxis. One potential concern with nitrofurantoin use is pulmonary toxicity. This can often be overlooked in patients as a potential cause of respiratory problems. Here’s a case scenario where nitrofurantoin...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 8, 2024 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Fosfomycin is an antibiotic (discovered in 1969) that has been making a resurgence in popularity in the last few years due to its activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Currently, it is a treatment option for women with uncomplicated urinary...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 27, 2024 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Methenamine is a medication used for urinary tract infection (UTI) prophylaxis, however, it is not considered a traditional antibiotic. It works by acidifying the urine and essentially making it sterile by killing off existing bacteria in the urinary tract and...
by Eric Christianson | Oct 16, 2024 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Pivmecillinam, also known as Pivya, is an oral antibiotic that was FDA-approved in April of 2024 for use against uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) in female patients.1 Pivmecillinam Literature Pivmecillinam falls in the class of penicillin antibiotics. It...
by Eric Christianson | May 10, 2023 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
In this case study, I highlight the clinical impact that the ciprofloxacin and zolpidem interaction can have on a patient. JS is a 58-year-old female with a history of insomnia and takes zolpidem 10 mg at bedtime every night. She has recently been diagnosed with a...
