In this episode of our pharmacology podcast, we take a deep dive into the pharmacology of levomilnacipran (Fetzima), a unique serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Designed for pharmacy students, clinicians, and anyone interested in psychopharmacology, this episode breaks d ... Show More
Aug 7
Itraconazole Pharmacology
In this episode, we break down itraconazole—a potent antifungal with a lot of baggage. If you’re a pharmacist, clinician, or student who needs to understand how this drug works and why it can be tricky to use, this episode is for you. We start with the basics. Itraconazole blocks ... Show More
10m 50s
Oct 2024
#320 – AMA 64: New insights on GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) - efficacy, benefits, risks, and considerations in the rapidly evolving weight-loss drug landscape
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter dives back into the increasingly popular topic of GLP-1 agonists, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, which ... Show More
20m 36s
Feb 2025
302. Troches and More! A Pharmacist Explains It All
In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson interviews pharmacist Tara Thompson, discussing the intersection of women's sexual health and pharmacology. They explore the role of compounding in hormone therapy, the education gaps in pharmacy regarding hor ... Show More
48m 30s
Aug 2024
184 - Drop it Like it’s Hot! Deprescribing Pharmacotherapy When Appropriate
In this episode, we discuss the approach to deprescribing for several drugs such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists, cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, antipsychotics, and antihyperglycemics. Key Concepts Medication appropriateness including indication and risk vs. benefit sh ... Show More
38m 50s
Oct 2024
393. SGLT Inhibitors: Clinical Implementation of SGLT Inhibitors with Dr. Alison Bailey
CardioNerds Drs. Jason Feinman, Gurleen Kaur, and Rick Ferraro discuss the implementation of SGLT inhibitors in clinical practice with Dr. Alison Bailey. Notes were drafted by Dr. Jason Feinman.
In this episode, we discuss the implementation of SGLTi in clinical practice scenario ... Show More
19m 21s
Mar 2025
This Pill Causes Dementia
Drug interactions can cause more complex side effects than the side effects of a single drug, and can even contribute to dementia. Join me as I interview Hal Cranmer, owner of several assisted living homes, and Dr. Roshani Sanghani, board-certified endocrinologist, to discuss the ... Show More
13m 33s