Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 71-75

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Robitussin (Guaifenesin) is a medication that is used as a cough suppressant. It is often combined with numerous other medications so patients need to pay attention

Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety or seizures. Falls, dizziness, confusion, and sedation are common adverse effects.

Viagra (sildenafil) makes the list at number 73. This medication is a PDE-5 inhibitor that can be used for erectile dysfunction.

Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic that can be used for superficial skin infections.

Januvia (Sitagliptin) is a DPP4 inhibitor used for treating hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes. It doesn’t reduce A1C quite as much as other diabetes medications like SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists.

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Sitagliptin Pharmacology Podcast

Sitagliptin is a DPP4 inhibitor. I discuss the pharmacology of this medication on the podcast.

Which diabetes medication works similarly to sitagliptin? I discuss that further on this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast.

Renal elimination plays a significant role with sitagliptin. I discuss how this impacts the appropriate dosing.

Cost is a significant issue with sitagliptin at this time. In addition, it’s A1C-lowering effects aren’t anything to write home about. I discuss how much it will lower A1C in this podcast episode.

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