5 Clinical Pearls on Alpha Blockers

5 Clinical Pearls on Alpha Blockers

Alpha blockers are indicated for both hypertension and BPH.  Here’s a few clinical pearls on alpha blockers that you need to know! Alpha blockers in females:  I remember a urologist getting frustrated with pharmacists who would always question why he was using...
New Incontinence Medication Case (Myrbetriq – mirabegron)

New Incontinence Medication Case (Myrbetriq – mirabegron)

An 88 year old female was struggling with incontinence. Upon a nursing assessment, this patient was frequently incontinent throughout the day and night. For her Congestive Heart Failure, the patient needed increased doses of diuretics which obviously can make things...
Gabapentin and Kidney Function Changes

Gabapentin and Kidney Function Changes

This elderly patient had been on a dose of (Neurontin) gabapentin 600 mg three times daily for peripheral neuropathy. Over time, the patient’s kidney function had been declining and was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Family had begun to notice that the...
Digoxin Potassium Relationship

Digoxin Potassium Relationship

I’ve been asked to discuss the relationship between Digoxin levels and potassium…so I will. Digoxin toxicity was discussed earlier this week, and obviously the kidney plays a big role in both digoxin levels and potassium homeostasis. Individuals with low potassium may...