Diphenhydramine is a first generation antihistamine that is highly anticholinergic. When using medications like diphenhydramine, be sure to watch for side effects like dry eyes, dry mouth, constip

On this episode of the RLP podcast, I discuss fluconazole pharmacology. Fluconazole prevents fungi from producing essential components for their cell membrane and thus inhibits their growth. Dr

On this episode of the RLP podcast, I discuss levetiracetam pharmacology. Levetiracetam is indicated for numerous types of seizures and possibly works by enhancing GABA activity. Sedation and di

In this episode of the RLP podcast, I discuss scopolamine pharmacology. Scopolamine patches can be used in the management of motion sickness and surgery/anesthesia induced nausea and vomiting.

On this episode of the RLP podcast, I discuss tamsulosin pharmacology. Tamsulosin inhibits alpha receptors which helps improve urine flow in patients with BPH. As an off-label use, you may see t

On this episode of the RLP podcast, I discuss finasteride pharmacology. Finasteride can be used in the management of BPH or male pattern baldness. By reducing overall androgen burden, finasterid

On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I discuss the ins and outs of lamotrigine pharmacology. Lamotrigine has a very slow dose titration schedule due to the risk of drug induced rash. Sedation, GI upset,

On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I breakdown propofol pharmacology. Propofol is a CNS depressant that is used for general anesthesia. I discuss propofol infusion syndrome in this episode and what to look out for clinically...

On this episode of the RLP podcast, I discuss glucagon pharmacology. It is important to remember with glucagon that patients will still require glucose following administration to improve their blood sugar numbers.

Dulaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist used in the management of diabetes. Dulaglutide has 4 different dosages that can be used to help lower A1C. As the dose goes up, so does the potential for adverse effects however. Like most of the GLP-1 agonists,