Benzodiazepines/Anti-anxiety

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In today’s episode, we will discuss benzodiazepines, a commonly used type of sedative-hypnotic medication. We will start by reviewing their mechanism of action, common indications for use, contraindications for use, and side effects. We’ll also discuss how to differentiate benzod ... Show More

Send us Fan MailThis week, Rob and Zach will be talking about Anxiolytic & Hypnotic Drugs.We will be discussing the following topics within this episode on Anxiolytic & Hypnotic Drugs!PathophysiologyAnxietyInsomniaMechanism of ActionAnxiolyticsHypnoticsTreatment ApproachAnxietyIn ... Show More

On this podcast episode, I discuss clonazepam pharmacology, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the activity of GABA which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is important to try to ... Show More

On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, I continue my coverage with the Top 200 Drugs Podcast. Here’s the list of medications we will cover. Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine well known for its anxiolytic and anti-seizure properties. Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) ... Show More

On this episode, we continue with the Top 200 Drugs podcast. We cover the basics of the following drugs: tizanidine, risperidone, ramipril, pravastatin, and terazosin. Tizanidine is a skeletal muscle relaxant that has drug interactions via CYP2D6 Risperidone is a 2nd generation a ... Show More

A discussion of a general approach to antiseizure drug choices, using a case-based approach. With Drs. Kevin Wilson and Jeremy Moeller.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted ... Show More

Today’s sponsor is Freed AI! Freed’s AI medical scribe listens, transcribes, and writes notes for you. Over 15,000 healthcare professionals use Freed and you should too! Learn more here! On this episode of the Top 200 Drugs Podcast, I cover medications 146-150. This podcast inclu ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking Danish registry study that challenges common beliefs about long-term benzodiazepine use and dose escalation patterns. <strong>Are our concerns about inevitable tolerance and dependence justified?</strong> The study's findings might ... Show More

On this podcast episode, I discuss lorazepam (Ativan) pharmacology, adverse effects, and common drug interactions. Lorazepam has numerous dosage forms and the IV formulation does contain propylene glycol which can accumulate if it is used for longer periods of time. There is a bo ... Show More

I'm pulling back the curtain about anxiety medication. Drawing from 25 years of clinical experience, let's explore the science behind anti-anxiety medications, their effectiveness, and why the placebo effect might be more powerful than you think. Whether you're currently taking m ... Show More