Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 86-90

On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, we cover 5 more medications in the top 200.

Metronidazole is an antibiotic for infection. One of the most common complaints from patients involves reporting of a metallic taste in the mouth.

Levetiracetam is an anti-seizure medication. Sedation, dizziness, and other adverse effects of the central nervous system are the most common complications.

Colchicine is a gout medication. The most memorable side effect associated with this medication is diarrhea.

Olanzapine is an antipsychotic. Olanzapine carries a higher risk for metabolic syndrome compared to other antipsychotics.

Dutasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor that is indicated for the treatment of BPH.

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Vitamin B12 Pharmacology

On this episode, I cover clinical tips and practice pearls surrounding vitamin B12 pharmacology.

Vitamin B12 deficiency plays a critical role in the development of macrocytic anemia.

There are medications that you have to be aware that can deplete vitamin B12. Metformin, colchicine, and PPIs are some common examples.

A lack of intrinsic factor can lead to B12 deficiency. Intrinsic factor is necessary for adequate GI absorption of vitamin B12.

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