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Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 126-130

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In this episode of the Top 200 Drugs Podcast, we cover medications 126-130.

Trastuzumab is a monoclonal antibody that can be used for breast cancer that expresses the HER2 protein.

Atripla is an HIV medication that contains three separate medications that are beneficial in reducing viral load.

Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant that may be commonly used in the management of stroke and deep vein thrombosis.

Fioricet is a combination of three medications. Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine are the three ingredients in this medication.

Insulin detemir is a long-acting insulin analog that lowers blood sugar. This medication is used to target fasting blood sugars.

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Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 81-85

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On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I cover medications 81 through 85 on the top 200 drug list.

Famotidine is an H2 blocker. H2 blockers are less potent than PPIs but can be used to manage heartburn symptoms.

Aspirin is technically an NSAID but is primarily used for cardioprophylaxis purposes.

Senna is a stimulant laxative. I often see this medication used with opioids to help manage opioid-induced constipation.

Novolog is a rapid acting insulin used to bring down post prandial blood sugars. I discuss sliding scale insulin and other concepts with this medication.

Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It has central nervous system depressant effects which can be especially problematic in elderly patients.

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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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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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