Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Famotidine Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast episode, I discuss famotidine pharmacology, adverse effects, uses, and drug interactions. Famotidine is generally pretty well tolerated, but one thing I look out for with chronic u
Clonazepam Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast episode, I discuss clonazepam pharmacology, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the activity of GABA which is an
Phentermine Pharmacology Podcast
In this podcast episode, I break down the pharmacology, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions of phentermine. Phentermine has some CNS stimulant activity so adverse effects like
Glimepiride Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast episode, I discuss glimepiride pharmacology, adverse effects, hypoglycemia symptoms, and drug interactions. CYP2C9 is an important enzyme in the breakdown of glimepiride. I discuss
Cephalexin (Keflex) Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast episode, I discuss cephalexin pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more! Penicillin allergies and cross-reactivity are common questions with regard to the use
Ceftriaxone Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss ceftriaxone pharmacology, adverse effect, coverage, and drug interactions. Ceftriaxone is currently a drug of choice for the STI Gonorrhea. Pyrls.com has an amazing chart on
Lactulose Pharmacology
Lactulose is an osmotic laxative but it is rarely used for this purpose. I discuss lactulose pharmacology in this episode. Elevated ammonia levels are an issue in hepatic encephalopathy. Lactulose
Ticagrelor Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss ticagrelor pharmacology, adverse effects, and important drug interactions. Ticagrelor has a warning with regards to the use of aspirin. Higher doses of aspirin can impai
Lurasidone Pharmacology
On this podcast episode, I discuss lurasidone pharmacology, adverse effects, and drug interactions. CYP3A4 is an important enzyme in the breakdown of lurasidone. I discuss this further on this epi
Isavuconazole Pharmacology
Isavuconazole is an azole antifungal that can be used for various fungal infections. In this episode, I discuss isavuconazole pharmacology, adverse effect, drug interactions, and pharmacokinetics.