Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals

Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals


Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 71-75

September 12, 2024

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Robitussin (Guaifenesin) is a medication that is used as a cough suppressant. It is often combined with numerous other medications so patients need to pay attention


Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety or seizures. Falls, dizziness, confusion, and sedation are common adverse effects.


Viagra (sildenafil) makes the list at number 73. This medication is a PDE-5 inhibitor that can be used for erectile dysfunction.


Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic that can be used for superficial skin infections.


Januvia (Sitagliptin) is a DPP4 inhibitor used for treating hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes. It doesn’t reduce A1C quite as much as other diabetes medications like SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists.


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