Risedronate Pharmacology Podcast

On this podcast episode, I cover risedronate pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more.

There is a strict administration procedure with risedronate which is designed to reduce adverse effects and enhance absorption. I discuss this in the podcast.

Many medications may cause osteoporosis and may precipitate treatment with risedronate. Corticosteroids and excessive thyroid hormone replacement are two examples.

Patients should remain upright (sitting or standing) for at least 30 minutes following administration to reduce the risk of esophagitis and ulceration.

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Teplizumab For Diabetes Episode 315 – Real Life Pharmacology Podcast

Teplizumab is a relatively new agent that helps delay the progression of type 1 diabetes. It slows the rate of beta-cell destruction in the pancreas.

Teplizumab is associated with cytokine release syndrome which can result in flu-like symptoms of fever, aches, and headache.

Cytokine release syndrome due to teplizumab can be reduced by using appropriate pretreatment medications. Those medications can include analgesics, antihistamines, and/or antiemetics.

Teplizumab is associated with suppressing the immune system so it is ideal to get vaccinations completed before using this medication. I go over the specific recommendations in the podcast episode.

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Captopril Pharmacology Podcast – Episode 314

On this podcast episode, I discuss captopril pharmacology, kinetics, interactions, and much more!

Captopril is an ACE Inhibitor. It can cause hyperkalemia, cough, and renal impairment.

One of the notable issues with captopril is its relatively short half-life which requires it to be dose frequently throughout the day.

Lithium is an important drug interaction and the use of captopril with this medication may increase concentrations and the chance for toxicity.

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Insulin Aspart (Novolog) Pharmacology Podcast Episode 312

On this podcast episode, I discuss insulin aspart pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more.

Insulin apart is a rapid acting insulin product meant to bring down blood sugars quickly (most often after meals).

It is important to remember a couple of medications that may counteract the effects of insulin and apart and raise blood sugar. I talk about corticosteroids and thiazide diuretics in the drug interaction section.

Fiasp is a slightly modified insulin aspart molecule that allows for quicker absorption. This quicker absorption will allow for blood sugars to come down sooner than the Novolog formulation.

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Gentamicin Pharmacology Podcast Episode 311

On this podcast episode, I discuss gentamicin pharmacology, adverse effects, monitoring, drug interactions and much more!

Drug monitoring is critical with gentamicin. Trough and peak concentrations can guide therapy and identify someone at risk of toxicity.

Nephrotoxicity is a major concern with gentamicin. There are numerous nephrotoxic agents that can increase this risk. I discuss them on the podcast.

Ototoxicity is another risk associated with gentamicin. Loop diuretics like furosemide can increase this risk. Learn more on this podcast episode.

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Fenofibrate Pharmacology Podcast Episode 310

On this podcast episode, I discuss fenofibrate pharmacology, adverse effects, kinetics, drug interactions, and much more!

Fenofibrate is typically only used for hypertriglyceridemia. The primary risk of hypertriglyceridemia is pancreatitis so we treat these levels because of this risk.

LFTs elevation has been associated with fenofibrate use as well as myopathy. In the presence of myopathy, checking CPK may be considered.

Fenofibrate is a weak CYP2C9 inhibitor. Warfarin and phenytoin are two important medications that may be affected by the use of fenofibrate.

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Levofloxacin Pharmacology Podcast Episode 309

On this podcast episode, I discuss levofloxacin pharmacology, adverse effects, boxed warnings, interactions, and much more.

Levofloxacin is well known to cause QTc prolongation and many drugs can increase this risk such as antiarrhythmics, citalopram, antipsychotics, and many more.

Binding interactions are important when discussing levofloxacin pharmacology. Calcium, iron, magnesium, and many other cations can block the absorption of this medication.

I discuss tendon rupture in relation to levofloxacin use and what factors may increase the risk of this rare adverse effect.

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Darifenacin Pharmacology Podcast – Episode 308

On this podcast episode, I discuss darifenacin pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions and much more.

CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 are important enzymes in relation to darifenacin. I breakdown the importance of these enzymes and how they can impact drug therapy.

Darifenacin has anticholinergic activity but affects the central nervous system less than other agents in its class such as oxybutynin and tolterodine.

Darifenacin’s pharmacology is selective for the Muscarinic-3 (M3) receptor in bladder tissue which helps reduce the risk for CNS adverse effects.

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Naltrexone Pharmacology Podcast – Episode 307

In this podcast episode, I discuss naltrexone pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more.

Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist and can blunt the effects of opioid agonists. Because of this, the medication can be used to manage opioid use disorder.

Hepatotoxicity is a concern of naltrexone and because of this, it is recommended to monitor LFTs.

There is an injectable, long-acting formulation of naltrexone that can be used for opioid and alcohol use disorder treatment.

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Acamprosate Pharmacology Podcast – Episode 306

On this podcast episode, I discuss acamprosate pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more!

Acamprosate’s most common adverse effect is diarrhea. It is a primary reason why patients will ask to stop taking this medication.

It is critical to assess renal function prior to using acamprosate. Dose adjustments are recommended when patients have a CrCl of less than 50 ml/min.

Unlike naltrexone, acamprosate avoids liver metabolism making it an alternative option in alcohol use disorder for patients who have liver impairment.

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