Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals

Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals


Latest Episodes

Dopamine Agonists – RLP Episode 018
June 07, 2018

On today's episode I talk about the dopamine agonists and their role in Parkinson's as well as RLS.  I cover adverse effects, mechanism of action and drug interactions amongst other things! Enjoy! - All subscribers to the website/podcast will get acce...

Alpha Blockers Pharmacology RLP Episode 017
May 31, 2018

On this episode, I discuss the pharmacology and side effects of alpha blockers as well as the differences between a selective alpha blocker versus a non-selective alpha blocker. Enjoy! - All subscribers to the website/podcast will get access to a FREE...

5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors RLP Episode 016
May 24, 2018

5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors are most often used in the setting of BPH.  I discuss mechanism of action, uses, adverse drug reactions as well as some medications that can exacerbate BPH.  Hope you enjoy the episode! -

Atypical Antipsychotics (2nd Generation) RLP Episode 015
May 17, 2018

On this episode, I talk about the side effect profile of antipsychotics as well as how the mechanism of action plays into those adverse effects.  Hope you enjoy the episode! - All subscribers to the website/podcast will get access to a FREE Top 200 Dr...

Amiodarone RLP Episode 014
May 10, 2018

On today's episode I discuss all the unique clinical pearls associated with amiodarone (Cordarone).  Hope you enjoy the episode! - All subscribers to the website/podcast will get access to a FREE Top 200 Drug Study Guide where I highlight the 3 most h...

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors – RLP Episode 013
May 03, 2018

On this episode, I breakdown the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.  They are the first line medication often used in the management of depression, anxiety, OCD, and other mental health disorders.  I talk about drug interactions and the subtle di...

DHP Calcium Channel Blockers RLP Episode – 012
April 26, 2018

On this episode, I discuss the pharmacology of calcium channel blockers.  There is a few common side effects with these medications and they can lead to the prescribing cascade.  I talk about an example in the podcast where they can cause edema which l...

Digoxin Pharmacology – RLP Episode 011
April 19, 2018

On this episode I explain digoxin pharmacology and also run through some scenarios where I've seen digoxin toxicity actually happen. - I also discuss the relationship of low potassium and how digoxin can have an exacerbated effect in this setting.

Acetaminophen – RLP Episode 010
April 12, 2018

On this episode I discuss the basics with acetaminophen and which disease states and other medications to look out for when you have patients taking acetaminophen.  Other items discussed on the podcast Mechanism of action Adverse effects

Proton Pump Inhibitors – RLP Episode 009
April 05, 2018

Proton Pump Inhibitors are one of the most commonly used agents for heartburn and other GI disorders.  In this episode I discuss the pharmacology, adverse effects, and a couple of really common drug interactions that are often tested on.