On this episode, I discuss isosorbide mononitrate pharmacology, adverse effects, and important drug interactions.
Isosorbide mononitrate is a vasodilator that works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (primarily veins) through nitric oxide action. This reduces the preload and oxygen demand on the heart.
The primary use for isosorbide mononitrat ... 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
Jun 2023
June 16 This Week in Cardiology
<p>AF screening, BNP, a new SGLT2 inhibitor, a sky-is-blue study, and the UK Mini Mitral surgical trial are discussed 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, visit:</p> < ... Show More
27m 59s
May 2023
May 26 2023 This Week in Cardiology
<p>An HRS meeting recap, Impella failure, sacubitril/valsartan, the purpose of trials, and a major breakthrough in evidence generation are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em>. ... Show More
31m 32s