Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Ethinyl Estradiol
On this episode, I cover ethinyl estradiol pharmacology. This is a common component of oral contraceptives. You have to check out this free resource (with free account) from Pyrls.com/rlp which lists
Olmesartan Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss olmesartan (Benicar) pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and pharmacokinetics. Olmesartan can cause a unique GI adverse effect called enteropathy. I discuss
Desvenlafaxine Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss desvenlafaxine pharmacology, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions. Desvenlafaxine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that can be use
Pramipexole (Mirapex) Pharmacology
Pramipexole (Mirapex) is a dopamine agonist that can be used in Parkinson’s disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dopamine agonists like pramipexole can worsen psychiatric symptoms in some patients b
Prednisolone Pharmacology
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Bisoprolol (Zebeta) Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss bisoprolol (Zebeta) pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and other important clinical pearls. Bisoprolol is a beta-1 selective antagonist that can be used f
Lansoprazole Pharmacology
Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that can be commonly used for GERD, PUD, and GI prophylaxis. Lansoprazole can inhibit CYP2C19 which can cause concentrations of drugs like escitalopram and c
Ropinirole Pharmacology
Ropinirole (Requip) is a dopamine agonist that can be used in Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dopamine agonists like ropinirole can worsen psychiatric symptoms in some patients by
Inhaled Budesonide Pharmacology
On this episode of the podcast, I cover budesonide (Pulmicort) pharmacology. Our sponsor (Pyrls.com/rlp) for this episode is providing a FREE PDF of their inhaled corticosteroid categorizations chart
Epoetin Pharmacology
Epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent that can be used for various types of anemia. ESA's like epoetin carry a boxed warning as they increase the risk of cardiovascu