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Vilazodone Pharmacology
Vilazodone (brand name Viibryd) is an antidepressant with a unique pharmacologic profile compared to most other agents in the SSRI class. While not a first-line choice for every patient, understanding
Solifenacin Pharmacology
Solifenacin is a bladder antimuscarinic medication most commonly used for overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence. Like other agents in its class, u
Itraconazole Pharmacology
In this episode, we break down itraconazolea potent antifungal with a lot of baggage. If youre a pharmacist, clinician, or student who needs to understand how this drug works and why it can be trick
Levomilnacipran Pharmacology
In this episode of our pharmacology podcast, we take a deep dive into the pharmacology of levomilnacipran (Fetzima), a unique serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) approved for the treatm
Asenapine Pharmacology
Asenapine is an atypical antipsychotic that acts as an antagonist at multiple receptors, including dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A, contributing to its antipsychotic and mood-stabilizing effects.
Loxapine Pharmacology
Loxapine is a first-generation (typical) antipsychotic with dopamine D2 receptor antagonism as its primary mechanism, though it also has affinity for serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, making its pharmacolog
Ketoconazole Pharmacology
Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal that works by inhibiting fungal cytochrome P450 14-demethylase, an enzyme essential for ergosterol synthesis, which disrupts fungal cell membrane integrity.
NSAID Drug Interactions
NSAIDs can reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive medications such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, and diuretics by promoting sodium and water retention and decreasing renal blood flow.
Lotrisone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone) Pharmacology
Lotrisone is a topical cream that contains a combination of clotrimazole, an antifungal, and betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete
Fluphenazine Pharmacology
Fluphenazine is a high-potency typical antipsychotic that primarily acts as a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Extrapyramidal





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