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August 1, 2024July 16, 2024

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Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Drugs 41-45

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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I continue my education on the top 200 drugs. Raloxifene, prednisone, phenytoin, fish oil, and ezetimibe are covered in this podcast episode.

Prednisone is a corticosteroid that may cause hyperglycemia, insomnia, GI upset, osteoporosis, HPA suppression, and hypertension as primary adverse effects.

Raloxifene is classified as a SERM and can be used for osteoporosis and breast cancer. DVT and hot flashes are significant adverse effect concerns.

Fish oil (Lovaza) is used to reduce triglycerides. Elevated triglycerides can increase the risk of pancreatitis.

Ezetimibe inhibits the absorption of cholesterol through the gut. It lowers LDL but not to the extent of statins.

Phenytoin is a narrow therapeutic index medication (NTI) that is used as an anticonvulsant. Ataxia, confusion, GI upset, and vertical nystagmus are potential signs of toxicity.

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July 25, 2024July 12, 2024

Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Drugs 36-40

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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I continue my coverage with the Top 200 Drugs Podcast. Here’s the list of medications we will cover.

Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine well known for its anxiolytic and anti-seizure properties.
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is a urinary analgesic that can change the color of the urine to a reddish/orange color as one of its adverse effects.
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is a DMARD used in rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus. One highly testable and unique nugget to remember is that it can cause retinopathy.
Lidocaine patch (Lidoderm) is used topically to help with various types of pain including neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia.
Diclofenac (Cataflam) is an NSAID used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory. It can increase the risk of GI bleed, edema, renal failure, and thrombosis.

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July 18, 2024July 5, 2024

Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Drugs 31-35

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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I discuss drugs 31-35 of the top 200 drugs.

Ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone is a combined oral contraceptive used for birth control purposes.

Hydralazine is a direct vasodilatory that can be used for hypertension and heart failure.

Benztropine is an older anticholinergic medication originally indicated for Parkinson’s disease but most commonly used to manage EPS symptoms from dopamine-blocking agents such as antipsychotics.

Tussionex is a combination medication of chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone. It is used to help alleviate cough.

Paroxetine is an SSRI used for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders.

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July 11, 2024June 30, 2024

Top 200 Drugs Pharmacology Podcast – Drugs 26-30

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On this episode of the Top 200 Drugs pharmacology podcast, I cover fluticasone nasal spray, allopurinol, alendronate, famotidine, and cefdinir.

Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that can be used nasally for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to reduce uric acid and prevent gout flares.

Alendronate is a bisphosphonate that inhibits the action of osteoclasts. This action helps treat osteoporosis.

Famotidine is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist that helps reduce gastric acid secretion and alleviate heartburn symptoms.

Cefdinir is a third-generation cephalosporin that is often used as an alternative for those who cannot take penicillin antibiotics. There is a small risk for cross-reactivity that a clinician has to consider.

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Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Drugs 21-25

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Lamotrigine is an antiseizure medication and also may be used for bipolar disorder. A rash is a major side effect to remember with this medication.

Valganciclovir is an antiviral medication that can be used to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) in patients with a suppressed immune system.

Fluconazole is an azole antifungal that can be used to treat candidiasis, blastomycosis, and tinea infections. Drug interactions, QTc prolongation, and hepatotoxicity are potential risks.

Atenolol is a beta-blocker used to treat atrial fibrillation and hypertension. It is relatively selective for beta-1 receptors meaning that it doesn’t affect the lungs as much as non-selective agents.

Montelukast is a medication that blocks the actions of leukotrienes. This can be beneficial for the management of allergies and asthma.

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June 20, 2024June 18, 2024

Top 200 Drugs Pharmacology Podcast – Drugs 11-15

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Metformin is a medication used in the management of diabetes. It can cause significant diarrhea, B12 deficiency, and in rare cases, lactic acidosis.

Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a statin medication used for cholesterol management. It lowers LDL and is associated with myopathy.

Omeprazole is a PPI used for GERD and has drug interactions with citalopram and clopidogrel.

Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat gram-negative infections and UTIs. It carries numerous risks such as tendon rupture.

Ondansetron is an antiemetic medication used in the management of nausea and vomiting. I discuss the prescribing cascade in relation to this medication.

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May 30, 2024May 27, 2024

Timolol Pharmacology Podcast

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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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May 2, 2024April 28, 2024

10 Commandments of Polypharmacy Part 2 of 2

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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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