Asenapine Pharmacology

Aminoglycosides are antibiotics used to treat serious Gram-negative infections, but they also come with important safety concerns and unique pharmacokinetic properties that healthcare professionals must understand. In this episode, we’re going to break down the essential clinical ...  Show more

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory condition that nurses encounter frequently in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Effective pharmacologic management plays a major role in controlling symptoms, preventing exacerbations, and improvin ...  Show more

Contributor: Jorge Chalit-Hernandez, OMS3

Educational Pearls:

CYP enzymes are responsible for the metabolism of many medications, drugs, and other substances

Beta blocking medications attach to Beta receptors to inhibit or “block” the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine in the body. The primary locations of Beta I, II, and III receptors. Effects of epinephrine & norepinephrine's stimulation of beta receptors on the ...  Show more

The episode focuses on increasing dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in focus, motivation, reward, pleasure, and happiness. Nurse Doza recommends taking vitamin B9, particularly the methylated form called 5MTHF, to support dopamine production. He explains that many people a ...

In this episode, we discuss the approach to deprescribing for several drugs such as benzodiazepine receptor agonists, cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, antipsychotics, and antihyperglycemics. Key Concepts Medication appropriateness including indication and risk vs. benefit sh ...  Show more