Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 116-120

In this episode, we explore several important non-statin cholesterol-lowering therapies, focusing on their mechanisms, clinical uses, and practical considerations for patient care. We start with bile acid sequestrants, also known as resins, including cholestyramine, colestipol, a ...  Show more

Managing cholesterol is a key part of preventing cardiovascular disease, and nurses are on the front lines of patient care. In this episode, we explore the main cholesterol-lowering medications, including statins, ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, fibrates, and more. You’ll learn how ...  Show more

Many patients with type 2 diabetes take oral antidiabetic medications, either as monotherapy or in conjunction with other oral antidiabetic medications or insulin. It’s important you are able to recognize these medications as their use increases the risk of hypoglycemia, especial ...  Show more

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this important Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman examines the use of statins in women, particularly for primary prevention of cardiov ...  Show more

The same brain circuits involved in drug and alcohol addiction are hijacked by ultra-processed foods, and dynorphins are the key players. These peptides attach to kappa opioid receptors, initially reducing dopamine and creating dysphoria that drives you to seek more food rewards. ...  Show more

The immune system doesn’t make mistakes, we just stopped asking why it showed up. If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases, here’s what conventional medicine won’t investigate: your immune system isn’t attacking you for no reason, it’s protecting you from pathog ...  Show more