by Eric Christianson | Jan 1, 2023 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Opioids are commonly used in clinical practice. Selection on these agents can often be confusion. We’ve outlined some of the most important pharmacokinetic, pharmacogenomic, and dosage form clinical pearls in the table below. For easier reading, we have also...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 25, 2022 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Sjogren’s Syndrome is not very common but I do see this diagnosis in practice periodically. This disease has two major symptoms that pharmacists should pay EXTREMELY close attention to. Placing a focus on medications that exacerbate Sjogren’s Syndrome is a...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 14, 2022 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Methimazole and propylthiouracil are two of the main medication options to help manage hyperthyroidism. These medications work by inhibiting the body’s production of thyroid hormones. More specifically, it blocks the oxidation of iodine in the thyroid gland....
by Eric Christianson | Dec 11, 2022 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
There are a number of medications that can be used for urge urinary incontinence, also known as “overactive bladder syndrome”. However, it can be somewhat difficult to parse out the differences between the medications and decide which might be the right choice for a...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 4, 2022 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Trazodone is a medication I see used in my geriatric practice on a daily basis. It is classified as a “serotonin modulator”. It has some serotonin antagonist action at lower doses and may have more serotonin agonist effects at higher dosages. In this...
by Eric Christianson | Nov 23, 2022 | Psychiatry and Addiction Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Lorazepam and clonazepam are both from the benzodiazepine family. I see them both used in clinical practice on a regular basis. While their pharmacology actions are essentially identical, there are some pharmacokinetic, dosage form, and indication differences you...
