naproxen – Real Life Pharmacology

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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I cover 5 more medications of the top 200.

Fenofibrate is a medication used primarily to reduce triglycerides. This medication differs from statins which tend to focus on LDL management.

Doxazosin is an alpha-blocker. The primary indications of doxazosin are hypertension and BPH.

Naproxen is an NSAID. Of all the NSAIDs, naproxen is one of the lower-risk agents with regard to cardiovascular risk.

Spironolactone is an aldosterone antagonist and also classified as a potassium sparing diuretic.

Memantine is an NMDA antagonist that is indicated for the management of Alzheimer’s dementia.

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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I discuss naproxen pharmacology.

Naproxen can raise the concentrations of lithium and increase the risk for toxicity.

Compared to most other NSAIDs, naproxen tends to have a lower cardiovascular risk.

Naproxen can contribute to renal insufficiency, GI bleed risk, and CHF exacerbations.

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