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No matter the healthcare profession, pharmacology is likely one of the most challenging courses you will ever take.  The Real Life Pharmacology podcast was born out of the idea that students and young healthcare professionals don’t get enough real world experience prior to going out on their own.  Pharmacology in college is often taught by professors who haven’t worked in the real world in decades.  In addition to helping you understand pharmacology and pass exams, the Real Life Pharmacology podcast will help you get a sense of what actually happens in “real life”.

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Ketoconazole Pharmacology

Ketoconazole is an imidazole antifungal that works by inhibiting fungal cytochrome P450 14α-demethylase, an enzyme essential for ergosterol synthesis, which disrupts fungal cell membrane integrity. Common adverse effects of ketoconazole include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and elevated liver enzymes, with hepatotoxicity being a notable concern. Ketoconazole carries a boxed warning for severe hepatotoxicity, including cases …

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NSAID Drug Interactions

NSAIDs can reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive medications such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, and diuretics by promoting sodium and water retention and decreasing renal blood flow. Combining NSAIDs with anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents like warfarin or aspirin significantly increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, due to additive effects on platelet inhibition and mucosal irritation. …

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Lotrisone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone) Pharmacology

Lotrisone is a topical cream that contains a combination of clotrimazole, an antifungal, and betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm that also involve inflammation or itching. Clotrimazole works by disrupting the fungal cell membrane, while betamethasone reduces redness, swelling, and itching. …

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The Real Life Pharmacology podcast was created by Eric Christianson, PharmD.  He’s been acknowledged in the Wall Street Journal, American Journal of Nursing, Pharmacy Times, written numerous Amazon #1 best sellers, and is the author of the #1 clinical pharmacy blog, Meded101.com.  In addition, he actually works in the real world with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, and other pharmacists trying to solve difficult medication-related problems.  He loves to teach and share real-life examples to help students and young professionals take better care of their patients.

Since his time as a student and taking a nursing pharmacology course himself, Eric’s always had a soft spot for nursing professionals and their struggles with pharmacology. In addition to the free podcast, please take advantage of these Free Nursing Pharmacology Practice Questions.

Free Top 200 Study Guide (31 Pages)

All subscribers to the website/podcast will get access to a Top 200 Drug Study Guide where I highlight the 3 most highly testable pearls from each medication (this is a 31 page PDF!)  In addition, you’ll get a free 100 question pharmacology test.  Both resources are free, simply for following the podcast!  What are you waiting for?

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