Category: Endocrine Medications

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors Pharmacology

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On this episode, I discuss the mechanism of action of the SGLT-2 Inhibitors and how they lower blood sugar.

These drugs are classically used for diabetes and eliminate blood sugar through the urine.

One of the potential side effects is that these drugs can increase the risk of genital infections and urinary tract infections.

There is a boxed warning on canagliflozin for its potential to increase the risk of amputation.

These drugs also have a mild diuretic type effect and can potentially cause hypotension.

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Eric Christianson, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS

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Levothyroxine Pharmacology – RLP Episode 007

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In this episode, I talk about levothyroxine pharmacology and how it is one of the most commonly prescribed medications.  Levothyroxine gets converted from T4 to T3 in the body.

I also talk about some of the side effects that are encountered if we oversupplement as well as what we look for as far as lab work goes.

Drug interactions are important with levothyroxine and I do discuss this as well as mention a couple of really common medications that can cause issues with thyroid hormone.

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Metformin Pharmacology – Episode 002

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In this episode, I talk about the most important and common adverse effects with metformin and what you will likely see in clinical practice.  I also will talk about the benefits of the medication and its role in the management of type 2 diabetes.  Hope you enjoy the episode!

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