On part 1 of opioids, I’ll discuss morphine, morphine equivalents, conversion, and hydrocodone. The pharmacokinetic differences will be important between opioids, as well as the dosage forms. I hope you enjoy this podcast episode and share it with your friends!
On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, I start my journey on summarizing the most highly testable pearls with the top 200 medications. I’m going through the top 200 medications, 5 drugs at a time, and sharing my experience and clinically relevant information about these medications.
Escitalopram is an SSRI that can cause serotonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction, and SIADH.
Simvastatin is a cholesterol medication that can cause myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone replacement medication that has numerous binding drug interactions.
Vicodin is a brand name combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. It is an opioid combined with and OTC analgesic.
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension that can cause a chronic dry cough and hyperkalemia.
