Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Baclofen Pharmacology
Baclofen is primarily used for its ability to help relieve muscle spasms. I discuss baclofen pharmacology on this podcast episode. Baclofen should not be abruptly discontinued as it can cause a si
Bromocriptine Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss bromocriptine pharmacology. It is a dopamine agonist that can be used for hyperprolactinemia and Parkinson's symptoms. One of the major side effects of bromocriptine is
Tacrolimus Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss tacrolimus pharmacology. This medication is an immunosuppressant used to reduce the risk of transplant rejection. Tacrolimus has a long list of potential adverse effects
Ibuprofen Pharmacology
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I discuss ibuprofen pharmacology. Ibuprofen can raise the concentrations of lithium and increase the risk for toxicity. Compared to most
Aripiprazole Pharmacology
Aripiprazole is metabolized by CYP2D6 and CYP3A4. Because of this, drug interactions can happen. I discuss specific examples in this episode. Partial dopamine agonist activity and serotonergic acti
Escitalopram Pharmacology
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I discuss escitalopram pharmacology. Escitalopram is an SSRI and can be used to manage depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and other psychiatric d
Ziprasidone Pharmacology
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I cover ziprasidone pharmacology. Ziprasidone has dopamine blocking activity and is classified as a second generation antipsychotic. Zipra
Tiotropium Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss tiotropium pharmacology. In addition, I cover adverse effects, administration pearls, and drug interactions. Tiotropium blocks acetylcholine from binding the M3 receptor
Palivizumab Pharmacology
On this episode, I discuss palivizumab pharmacology and how it is used in pediatric patients. Palivizumab is a monoclonal antibody that is used to prevent RSV infections in pediatric patients.
Varenicline Pharmacology
Varenicline is a partial nicotine agonist that can be used to help patients quit smoking. The two most common adverse effects that I have seen in clinical practice with varenicline are GI upset an