Episodes

  • Top 200 Drugs 6-10 Pharmacology Podcast

    Top 200 Drugs 6-10 Pharmacology Podcast
    Jun 13 2024
    On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I discuss drugs 6-10 of the top 200 drugs. Included in this podcast episode are two antibiotics that are frequently used in pediatrics. Those two antibiotics are azithromycin and amoxicillin. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. It is a controlled substance that is used for the acute relief of anxiety. It is not well tolerated in the elderly. Hydrochlorothiaizde is a thiazide diuretic used primarily for hypertension. It can exacerbate gout and cause frequent urination. Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. The most important adverse effect to remember with this medication is edema.
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    12 mins
  • Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Drugs 1-5

    Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Drugs 1-5
    Jun 6 2024
    On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I start my journey on summarizing the most highly testable pearls with the top 200 medications. I'm going through the top 200 medications, 5 drugs at a time, and sharing my experience and clinically relevant information about these medications. Escitalopram is an SSRI that can cause serotonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction, and SIADH. Simvastatin is a cholesterol medication that can cause myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone replacement medication that has numerous binding drug interactions. Vicodin is a brand name combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is an opioid combined with and OTC analgesic. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension that can cause a chronic dry cough and hyperkalemia.
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    16 mins
  • Timolol Pharmacology Podcast

    Timolol Pharmacology Podcast
    May 30 2024
    On this episode, I discuss timolol pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more. Timolol is a non-selective beta-blocker so it blocks both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. Since timolol blocks beta-2 receptors, it can blunt the effect of respiratory medications that have beta-agonist action. Beta-blockers are notorious for causing bradycardia and pulse is an important monitoring parameter for timolol.
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    14 mins
  • Continuous Glucose Monitors Podcast

    Continuous Glucose Monitors Podcast
    May 23 2024
    Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are becoming an important tool in the management of diabetes. I break down some of the most common clinical practice pearls you should know.
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    17 mins
  • Food and Supplement Drug Interactions

    Food and Supplement Drug Interactions
    May 16 2024
    On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I cover some of the most common food and supplement drug interactions. The 3 G's can potentially increase the risk of bleeding in patients on anticoagulants and antiplatelets. I discuss what supplements these are. There are some vitamins that can cause drug interactions. Vitamin C is a supplement that can alter the absorption of some medications. Metal cations like iron can bind certain medications and reduce absorption. I discuss which medications are most likely to be affected.
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    16 mins
  • Vonoprazan Pharmacology – New Esophagitis Medication Class! Episode 326

    Vonoprazan Pharmacology – New Esophagitis Medication Class! Episode 326
    May 9 2024
    On this episode, I discuss the new medication vonoprazan and where it will likely be used in practice. Vonoprazan is from a brand new class of medication called "PCAB". I discuss this medication and its pharmacology in this podcast episode. Drug interactions and cost are the two major downsides of this medication that will likely limit its use compared to the PPIs. CYP3A4 inducers like rifampin, carbamazepine, and phenytoin should not be used with vonoprazan. They will reduce the effectiveness of vonoprazan.
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    12 mins
  • 10 Commandments of Polypharmacy Part 2 of 2

    10 Commandments of Polypharmacy Part 2 of 2
    May 2 2024
    Today’s sponsor of the 10 Commandments of Polypharmacy podcast is FreedAI. Freed listens, transcribes, and writes medical documentation for you. FreedAI is offering a discount exclusive to RLP listeners! Users will get $50 off their first month with Freed! Use the discount code: RLPPOD Here is part 2 of 2 on the final 5 of the 10 commandments of polypharmacy. 6. Thou shalt identify limits for medications not intended for chronic use as well as not continue a medication indefinitely for symptoms that have an expected short duration 7. Thou shalt not start a medication from a similar medication class without appropriate rationale 8. Thou shalt not initiate a medication without considering medications that may treat duplicate conditions – Kill two birds with one stone 9. Thou shalt consider eliminating or reducing medications at every medication review 10. Thou shalt be willing to accept risk in discontinuing a medication if they were willing to accept the risk of initiating a medication
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    18 mins
  • Ten Commandments of Polypharmacy – Part 1

    Ten Commandments of Polypharmacy – Part 1
    Apr 25 2024
    On this special episode, I provide some real-life examples and layout 5 of my 10 commandments of polypharmacy. Today’s sponsor of the 10 Commandments of Polypharmacy podcast is FreedAI. Freed listens, transcribes, and writes medical documentation for you. FreedAI is offering a discount exclusive to RLP listeners! Users will get $50 off their first month with Freed! Use the discount code: RLPPOD Here are the first 5 commandments that are addressed in the podcast. 1. Thou shalt not start, ask for, dispense, or administer medication without reviewing a medication list that is accurate, up to date, and complete with over-the-counter medications and supplements 2. Thou shalt consider utilizing non-drug approaches and interventions to solve patient problems before initiating medication 3. Thou shalt assess if a medication is effective before adding a new medication for the same condition 4. Thou shalt consider any new symptom is an adverse effect of another medication until proved otherwise 5. Thou shalt not start a medication without an appropriate indication and assessing appropriate lab work
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    15 mins