Pharmacology Basics

Thyroid Replacement Hormone

This podcast reviews the pharmacology class Thyroid Replacement Hormones. It focuses on the medication levothyroxine. 

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's)

The basic pharmacology podcast review the medication class Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or SSRI's for short. This classification of antidepressants are a first line treatment for depression. 

Opioid Agonist

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews opioid agonist.  Mechanism of action, administration consideration, and tips are given to easily remember the side effects/adverse effects of these drugs. 

Cardiac glycosides

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class of cardiac glycosides. The primary drug of this class is digoxin.

H2 Antagonist

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class H2 antagonist. These are antacid/anti-ulcer medications. An example is famotidine-brand name Pepcid.

Antimetabolites-antineoplastic/Immune suppressant

This basic pharmacology podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class of drugs called antimetabolites. The therapeutic class is anti-neoplastic/immunosuppressant. Uses, side-effects an administration considerations are covered. 

Herbal Supplements- 4 G's-Garlic, ginger, gingko, ginseng

This podcast reviews the 4 big G herbal supplements-garlic, ginger, gingko, and ginseng. It reviews the benefits and the medication interactions. 

ACE Inhibitors

This podcast reviews the pharmaceutical class ACE inhibitors. The therapeutic class is antihypertensives. Discussion of this medication and memory helps to remember this medication are included. 

Nonbenzodiazepines

This basic pharmacology podcast will review the pharmaceutical class nonbenzodiazepines. An example of these medications are zolpidem (Brand name Ambien).

Biguanides /metformin

This podcast review the pharmaceutical class biguanides and the drug metformin.