On this podcast episode, I discuss niacin pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more.
Niacin has historically been used to manage lipids but has fallen out of favor due to adverse effects, and newer, more effective therapies being developed.
Niacin can elevate uric acid. Be sure to use this medication cautiously in patients with g ... 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
Dec 2020
Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast SOURCES OF DRUG INFORMATION-1
Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay.
How Drug therapy evolved? What are the sources of drug information? Responses to these fireshot questions will be given in today's episode.
Ancient Mesopotamian, Indian, Chinese, Egyptian records emphasized ... Show More
9m 41s