Rachele Burriesci of All Things Cardio Pulm (https://www.allthingscardiopulm.com/) dives into the essential topic of sublingual nitroglycerin, specifically tailored for physical therapy students gearing up for the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination) exam. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of this medication, its clinical applications, and its i ... Show More
May 2023
Isosorbide Mononitrate Pharmacology Podcast
<p>On this episode, I discuss isosorbide mononitrate pharmacology, adverse effects, and important drug interactions. </p>
<p>Isosorbide mononitrate is a vasodilator that works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (primarily veins) through nitric oxide action. This reduces t ... Show More
12m 19s
Mar 2023
Simethicone (Gas-X) Pharmacology Podcast
<p>On this podcast episode, I discuss simethicone pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more!</p>
<p>Simethicone is primarily used for anti-gas purposes. It is most often used on an as needed basis for relief of flatulence and bloating associated with gas. </ ... Show More
10m 36s
Sep 2023
Enalapril Pharmacology Podcast
<p>On this episode, I discuss enalapril pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more!</p>
<p>Enalapril has a shorter half-life compared to some of the other ACE inhibitors so it may need to be dosed twice daily in patients with adequate renal function. </p>
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13m 59s
Mar 2023
Promethazine (Phenergan) Pharmacology Podcast
<p>In this promethazine pharmacology podcast, I discuss its mechanisms of action, side effects, important drug interactions, and much more. </p>
<p>Promethazine has anticholinergic and dopamine-blocking activity which contributes to the adverse effect profile as well as its effic ... Show More
15m 13s
Nov 2022
Gabapentin (Neurontin) Pharmacology Podcast
<p>On this podcast episode, I discuss gabapentin (Neurontin) pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more!</p>
<p>Gabapentin’s GI absorption is a little wacky. I discuss on the podcast the clinical effects that this may have on our patients. </p>
<p>Renal ... Show More
16m 26s
Feb 2021
#139: Getting to Know Norepinephrine
In this week’s episode I’m talking you through a potent medication used in the critical care setting to treat severe hypotension that has not responded to fluids. And that, my friends, is norepinephrine (brand name Levophed). Using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework, we’ll d ... Show More
23m 47s
<p dir="ltr">Contributor: Taylor Lynch MD</p> <p dir="ltr">Educational Pearls:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Overview: <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Sympathomimetic drugs mimic the fight or flight response, affecting monoamines such as dopamine, norepinephri ... Show More
