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Pimavanserin Pharmacology Podcast
Pimavanserin is an atypical antipsychotic approved for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis. Un...
Antihypertensives Test Prep and Practice Pearls; Part 3 – Aldosterone Antagonists and Vasodilators
Aldosterone antagonists, such as spironolactone and eplerenone, are potassium-sparing diuretics that block aldosterone at the mineralocorticoid recept...
Antihypertensives Test Prep and Practice Pearls; Part 2 – ARBs and Thiazides
This podcast is designed to help pharmacy and nursing learners cut through the noise and focus on the high-yield concepts that matter most when it com...
Antihypertensives Test Prep and Practice Pearls; Part 1 – ACEIs and CCBs
Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into two cornerstone classes of antihypertensives: ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers. These drugs...
Moxifloxacin Pharmacology
Moxifloxacin is a fourth-generation fluoroquinolone that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV—two enzymes essential for DNA r...
Albuterol Pharmacology
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I cover albuterol pharmacology, adverse effects, and a rare indication for this classic respira...
Glycopyrrolate Pharmacology
Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to reduce excessive secretions, particularly in palliative care, postoperative settings,...
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Pharmacology
Bisacodyl, commonly known by the brand name Dulcolax, is a stimulant laxative widely used for short-term relief of constipation and bowel preparation...
Fludrocortisone (Florinef) Pharmacology
On this podcast episode, I cover fludrocortisone. Fludrocortisone is a synthetic corticosteroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity and minimal glu...
10 Common Examples of The Prescribing Cascade
One of the most important yet often overlooked concepts in pharmacology is the prescribing cascade. It occurs when a new medication is prescribed to t...
Airsupra (Albuterol/budesonide) Pharmacology
Airsupra is a combination inhaler that contains albuterol and budesonide, approved for as-needed use in adults with asthma. It represents the first re...
Daptomycin Pharmacology
In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we take a deep dive into daptomycin, a lipopeptide antibiotic primarily used for serious Gram-positive infe...
Cefepime Pharmacology
Cefepime is a fourth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with broad-spectrum activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, includin...
Midodrine Pharmacology Podcast
Midodrine is an oral alpha-1 agonist most commonly used for the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension. Its mechanism of action is through p...
Piperacillin/Tazobactam Pharmacology
Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam) is a broad-spectrum β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination used widely in hospitals. Piperacillin covers gram-posi...
Senna Pharmacology
Senna is a stimulant laxative. Its pharmacological activity comes from natural compounds called sennosides. Metabolites act locally in the colon to st...
Revefenacin Pharmacology Podcast
Revefenacin (brand name Yupelri) is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary dis...
Desmopressin Pharmacology Podcast
Desmopressin is a synthetic analog of vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH). It works by mimicking the action of natural ADH on the ki...
Ciprofloxacin Pharmacology Podcast
On this podcast, I cover ciprofloxacin pharmacology. Ciprofloxacin is one of the most widely recognized fluoroquinolone antibiotics and has been on th...
Vilazodone Pharmacology
Vilazodone (brand name Viibryd) is an antidepressant with a unique pharmacologic profile compared to most other agents in the SSRI class. While not a...
Solifenacin Pharmacology
Solifenacin is a bladder antimuscarinic medication most commonly used for overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and ur...
Itraconazole Pharmacology
In this episode, we break down itraconazole—a potent antifungal with a lot of baggage. If you’re a pharmacist, clinician, or student who needs to unde...
Levomilnacipran Pharmacology
In this episode of our pharmacology podcast, we take a deep dive into the pharmacology of levomilnacipran (Fetzima), a unique serotonin-norepinephrine...
Asenapine Pharmacology
Asenapine is an atypical antipsychotic that acts as an antagonist at multiple receptors, including dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A, contributing to i...
Loxapine Pharmacology
Loxapine is a first-generation (typical) antipsychotic with dopamine D2 receptor antagonism as its primary mechanism, though it also has affinity for...
Ketoconazole Pharmacology
Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal that works by inhibiting fungal cytochrome P450 14α-demethylase, an enzyme essential for ergosterol synthesis,...
NSAID Drug Interactions
NSAIDs can reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive medications such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, and diuretics by promoting sodium and...
Lotrisone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone) Pharmacology
Lotrisone is a topical cream that contains a combination of clotrimazole, an antifungal, and betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid.
It is...
Fluphenazine Pharmacology
Fluphenazine is a high-potency typical antipsychotic that primarily acts as a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing posi...
Quinapril Pharmacology
On this podcast episode, I discuss quinapril pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and much more.
Quinapril is a...
Nifedipine Pharmacology
Nifedipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that selectively inhibits L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, leading to vasodi...
Clotrimazole Pharmacology
On this podcast episode, I discuss Clotrimazole pharmacology, adverse effects, indications, administration, and much more.
Clotrimazole is an i...
Irbesartan Pharmacology
Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used primarily for the management of hypertension and diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes....
Benzonatate Pharmacology Podcast
On this episode, I discuss benzonatate pharmacology, adverse reactions, and much more.
Tessalon Pearls (benzonatate) are a non-narcotic antitus...
Polyethylene Glycol (Miralax) Pharmacology
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I discuss Miralax (polyethylene glycol) pharmacology, adverse effects, and much more.
Mi...
Minoxidil Pharmacology
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Prednisone Pharmacology
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Linagliptin Pharmacology
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Meclizine Pharmacology Podcast
Meclizine is classified as a first-generation antihistamine. I discuss meclizine pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more.
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall) Pharmacology Podcast
In this episode, I discuss amphetamine/dextroamphetamine pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more.
Stimulants like Adder...