by Eric Christianson | Feb 26, 2025 | Cardiovascular Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed medications used to treat hypertension, edema, heart failure, and ascites. They work by removing excess salt and water from the body through the urine. This ultimately helps to reduce fluid retention and decrease blood...
by Eric Christianson | Feb 23, 2025 | Infectious Disease and Oncology Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. However, they have a long list of medication interactions that require careful consideration when prescribing and counseling. In this blog post, I will highlight my...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 29, 2025 | Drug Interaction Case Studies and Education For Pharmacists
Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed medications to help manage hyperlipidemia and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. However, statins are notorious for their drug interactions which can pose a significant risk to patients if not taken into...
by Eric Christianson | Jan 12, 2025 | Endocrine Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Treating patients with type II diabetes often requires an array of medications to control blood sugar and manage various comorbidities. Understanding possible drug-drug and drug-disease interactions between medications is extremely important for optimizing medication...
by Eric Christianson | Dec 11, 2024 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Case Studies
I get a little nervous when I see high-dose potassium. Here’s a case scenario where a patient is on a higher dose. WL is a 77 year old male in an assisted living facility. He has a history of CHF, anxiety, pain, GERD, BPH, and constipation. His current...
