by Eric Christianson | Aug 5, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
I’m always on the lookout for new options to treat pain. This is especially true in geriatrics, where opioids and NSAIDs have a bunch of risks. Suzetrigine (Journavx) represents a newer option in pain management in recent years because it introduces an entirely...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 2, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies, Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
In this case scenario, we describe how and why dicyclomine and BPH can be a bad combination. Jim is a 68-year-old retired teacher who visits his primary care provider complaining of intermittent lower abdominal cramping that has been occurring for several months. The...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 29, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Cimetidine was the first widely used H2 receptor antagonist and remains available over the counter for heartburn and acid reflux. While it is effective at reducing gastric acid secretion, cimetidine has largely fallen out of favor because it inhibits multiple...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 26, 2026 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are commonly used for depression, anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain, and other conditions. While both venlafaxine and duloxetine inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, their effects on blood...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 19, 2026 | Gastrointestinal Case Studies
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole are among the most commonly prescribed medications and are highly effective for conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding. While they are...
