CorConsult Rx: Evidence-Based Medicine and Pharmacy
Latest Episodes
Alteplase vs Tenecteplase for Ischemic Stroke
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brian Gilbert, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, FNCS, to compare and contrast alteplase (tPA) versus tenecteplase (TNK-tPA) in the setting ischemic stroke. Brian is an emerge
Managing Hypothyroidism *ACPE-Accredited*
On this episode, we review the management of hypothyroidism. We focus on levothyroxine as the foundation for a patient treatment. We also discuss the contraversial issue of using synthetic T3 (liothyr
Treating Community Acquired Pneumonia *ACPE-Accredited*
On this episode, we discuss the various treatment options for community acquired pneumonia. We compare and contrast the differences in treating a patient with and without comorbidities in the outpatie
Substance Use Disorder *ACPE-Accredited*
On this episode, we discuss the management of substance use disorder. We review the pharmacotherapy/psychotherapy options for treating the abuse of alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis, benzodi
Smoking Cessation *ACPE-Accredited*
On this episode, we discuss the pharmacotherapy options available for smoking cessation. We start with some background info including pathophysiology, psychology models applicable to smoking cessation
Patient Case: Sickle Cell Disease, HFrEF, DM2, and More
On this episode, we go over a pharmacotherapy plan for a patient with sickle cell disease, HFrEF, DM2, dyslipidemia, hypertension, POAG, dry eye disease, constipation, GERD, and OSA. Episode 227 Pati
A Closer Look at Managing Depression in Patients with Comorbidities *ACPE-Accredited*
On this episode, we discuss the considerations and possible changes to a patient's general depression regimen when they have various comorbidities or other circumstances that affect their health . The
Preventing Recurrent C. diff Infections with Vowst
On this episode, we discuss Vowst, the oral fecal microbiota product for preventing the recurrance of C. diff infection. We review Vowst's dosing, administration, drug-drug interactions, clinical tria
Osteoporosis Management *ACPE-Accredited*
On this episode, we review the various pharmacotherapy options that are used in the management of osteoporosis. We go over bisphosphonates, denosumab, parathyroid hormone analogics, and romosozumab.
Managing Acne Vulgaris *ACPE-Accredited*
On this episode, we compare and contrast the various pharmacotherapy options used to manage acne vulgaris. We review topical retinoids, topical and oral antibiotics, androgen-receptor inhibitors, oral