MN553 Advanced Pharmacology Unit 9 Case Study “Prescribed Drugs with CAMs” - Graded A+

This paper addresses a pharmacological management plan for Mr. NX, including consideration of possible contraindications for CAMs, prescriptive, and non-prescriptive recommendations for management of acute pain and other ongoing disease processes, followed by evaluation strategies. Pharmacological Management Plan CAMs Contraindicated with Current Prescriptions Creatine Creatine may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised when using medications that may also lower blood sugar. People taking drugs for diabetes by mouth or insulin should be monitored closely by a healthcare professional, including a pharmacist. Medication adjustments may be necessary. Increased risk of hypoglycemia is present when taking creatine in combination with Glyburide. Creatine may also interact with agents eliminated by the kidneys; agents for cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, gout, or osteoporosis; agents for the brain or heart; agents that alter immune function; agents that increase urination; agents toxic to the liver or kidneys; aminoglycosides; anti-aging agents; anti-inflammatory agents; antiviral agents; athletic performance-enhancing agents; caffeine; calcium-channel blockers; cholesterol lowering agents; cimetidine; CNS stimulants; digo