Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals

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Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Pharmacology Podcast
In this podcast episode, I discuss thiamine pharmacology and its important role in energy production. In patients with alcohol use disorder, thiamine deficiency can be somewhat common. Wernick
Dutasteride (Avodart) Pharmacology Podcast
Dutasteride (Avodart) is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. I discuss the pharmacology, adverse effects, and drug interactions on this podcast. Dutasteride reduces the size of the prostate over time.
Prazosin (Minipress) Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode, I discuss prazosin pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions and much more. Prazosin is an alpha-blocker but lacks selectivity. A reduction in blood pressure is expected, b
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode I discuss the pharmacology of tirzepatide. I'm appreciative of Derek Borkowski who operates Pyrls for providing a free PDF of the 2023 ADA Diabetes Guidelines when you subscribe for an
Methimazole Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I cover methimazole adverse effects, mechanism of action, drug interactions, and much more! Methimazole and propylthiouracil are from the same
Semaglutide (subQ) Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast episode, I discuss the pharmacology, adverse effects, and drug interactions of semaglutide. Semaglutide has two primary uses: Type 2 diabetes and Weight Management - the dosing vari
Minocycline Pharmacology Podcast
Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. I discuss pharmacology, adverse effects, and drug interactions. Minocycline can cause sun sensitivity. Be sure to educate patients about this risk. Me
Propylthiouracil Pharmacology Podcast
In this podcast episode, I cover propylthiouracil pharmacology, adverse effect, drug interaction, and much more! Propylthiouracil carries a boxed warning for hepatotoxicity which is a significant d
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) Pharmacology Podcast
Brexpiprazole (Rexulti) is a second generation antipsychotic. I discuss its pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and more in this podcast episode. I like to associate brexpiprazole wi
Indapamide (Lozol) Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode, I discuss indapamide pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and pharmacokinetics. I discuss how indapamide differs from other thiazide diuretics. Particularly, I discus