I discuss calcium carbonate pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and more in this podcast episode.
Calcium tends to have a constipating effect and the higher the dose, the more likely patients are to experience this adverse effect.
Binding interactions are a major problem with oral calcium carbonate. I lay out numerous examples of this o ... Show More
Nov 20
Glycopyrrolate Pharmacology
Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic medication commonly used to reduce excessive secretions, particularly in palliative care, postoperative settings, and certain neurologic conditions. It works by blocking acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors, which decreases salivary and respi ... Show More
11m 47s
Nov 13
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Pharmacology
Bisacodyl, commonly known by the brand name Dulcolax, is a stimulant laxative widely used for short-term relief of constipation and bowel preparation before procedures. It works by directly stimulating the enteric nerves in the colon, increasing peristalsis, and promoting bowel e ... Show More
15m 53s
Aug 2022
Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ATROPINE & ALTERNATIVE DRUGS/SUBSTITUTES-5 AND ATROPINE POISONING
Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay.A quick, celebrated poetic August weather update will break the ice today!!In this episode, I will be discussing Atropine poisoning, its diagnosis and cure. But before that I will quickly cover points related ... Show More
17m 6s
Mar 2023
Mar 31 2023 This Week in Cardiology
<p>Diets, coronary artery calcium, statins, basic CAD knowledge, and AF ablation are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em>.</p> <p>To read a partial transcript or to comment, visi ... Show More
27m 21s
Aug 2022
The Surprising Truth of Uric Acid and How It Impacts Metabolic Health with Dr. David Perlmutter
This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Gut Food. Researchers around the globe over the past decade have discovered that uric acid, previously thought of only in terms of gout, actually plays a central role in metabolic disorders. So, how is uric acid orchestrating th ... Show More
40m 24s