by Eric Christianson | Jul 20, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are widely used in a variety of conditions, including atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. Most DOACs are metabolized by CYP3A4 and utilize the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) transporter. Thus, common...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 16, 2025 | Polypharmacy Cases And The Prescribing Cascade
Counteracting drug effects are all too common in geriatric and polypharmacy patients. I wanted to share common examples that I’ve seen in my practice as a clinical pharmacist. NSAIDs vs. AntihypertensivesCase: A 68-year-old man with hypertension controlled on...
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 | Jul 9, 2025 | Clinical Pharmacy News and New Drug Updates
Cytisinicline is a naturally occurring plant-based alkaloid compound that is derived from laburnum and cytisus. It has been commercially available over the counter in Europe for decades. This medication is used as a smoking cessation agent. In the United States, it is...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 6, 2025 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
If you’re a pharmacist or pharmacy student looking to test your knowledge of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), we’ve got the perfect brain-teasing activity for you. Introducing our NSAID Crossword Puzzle—a fun, interactive way to review key...
