by Eric Christianson | Sep 30, 2026 | Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
A 76-year-old patient with osteoarthritis is started on nabumetone (podcast) for chronic knee pain. A few weeks later, the patient reports that both legs and ankles are becoming swollen. The edema is attributed to “fluid retention,” and Lasix (furosemide) 20 mg daily...
by Eric Christianson | Aug 27, 2014 | Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Quinine for leg cramps has a boxed warning in the U.S. due to potential for serious side effects like arrhythmias and thrombocytopenia. In studies, it has been shown to be ineffective for leg cramps in addition to the risks of adverse effects. I do see it used from...
by Eric Christianson | Jul 6, 2014 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Respiratory Case Studies
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