In this episode, I discuss oxymorphone pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and more!



Oxymorphone is approximately 3 times more potent than morphine. I break down some common opioid comparisons in this episode. 



Oxymorphone avoids many of the CYP interactions. I discuss some of the common interactions in this episode. 



I discuss histamine release in relation to opioids and oxymorphone and specifically how this may impact our patients.

Oxymorphone Pharmacology Podcast

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Here is part 2 of 2 on the final 5 of the 10 commandments of polypharmacy. 



6. Thou shalt identify limits for medications not intended for chronic use as well as not continue a medication indefinitely for symptoms that have an expected short duration



7. Thou shalt not start a medication from a similar medication class without appropriate rationale



8. Thou shalt not initiate a medication without considering medications that may treat duplicate conditions – Kill two birds with one stone



9. Thou shalt consider eliminating or reducing medications at every medication review



10. Thou shalt be willing to accept risk in discontinuing a medication if they were willing to accept the risk of initiating a medication

10 Commandments of Polypharmacy Part 2 of 2

On this special episode, I provide some real-life examples and layout 5 of my 10 commandments of polypharmacy. 



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Here are the first 5 commandments that are addressed in the podcast. 



1. Thou shalt not start, ask for, dispense, or administer medication without reviewing a medication list that is accurate, up to date, and complete with over-the-counter medications and supplements



2. Thou shalt consider utilizing non-drug approaches and interventions to solve patient problems before initiating medication



3. Thou shalt assess if a medication is effective before adding a new medication for the same condition



4. Thou shalt consider any new symptom is an adverse effect of another medication until proved otherwise



5. Thou shalt not start a medication without an appropriate indication and assessing appropriate lab work

Ten Commandments of Polypharmacy – Part 1

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Apixaban is one of the most commonly used anticoagulants and there are some drug interactions you need to be aware of. Take a listen and find out!



Warfarin concentrations can substantially be elevated by drugs that inhibit CYP2C9. I cover a few of them in my top 10 anticoagulant drug interactions.

Top 10 Anticoagulant Drug Interactions

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In this podcast episode, I discuss how to navigate SSRI drug interactions and identify some of the most common medications that have additive serotonergic activity. 



SSRIs have antiplatelet activity. I discuss how to navigate using other medications that may increase bleed risk in combination with SSRIs. 



Paroxetine and fluoxetine inhibit CYP2D6 I discuss how this can affect the benefits of tamoxifen therapy. 



Fluvoxamine is a nasty medication with regard to the number of and significance of drug interactions. I outline important fluvoxamine interactions in this podcast episode.

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On this episode, I discuss travoprost pharmacology, adverse effects, administration, and much more on this podcast episode. 



Travoprost is used to reduce intraocular pressure in the management of glaucoma. I discuss the mechanism of action and adverse effects. 



Travoprost is a prostaglandin analog that can help reduce intraocular pressure and reduce the risk of the potential complication of blindness. 



Growth of eyelashes is a unique adverse effect associated with travoprost.

Oxymorphone Pharmacology Podcast

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