Top 200 Drugs 6-10 Pharmacology Podcast

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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Amlodipine Pharmacology Podcast

On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I discuss amlodipine pharmacology, adverse effects, and important drug interactions.

I break down why edema occurs with amlodipine on this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast.

While beta-blockers are typically the first-line agent for the prevention of chronic angina symptoms, CCBs like amlodipine can be used as an alternative.

There are some potential CYP3A4 interactions with amlodipine. I discuss the severity of these interactions and how to monitor patients.

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