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In this podcast episode, I discuss naltrexone pharmacology, adverse effects, drug interactions, and much more.
Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist and can blunt the effects of opioid agonists. Because of this, the medication can be used to manage opioid use disorder.
Hepatotoxicity is a concern of naltrexone and because of this, it is recommended to monitor LFTs.
There is an injectable, long-acting formulation of naltrexone that can be used for opioid and alcohol use disorder treatment.
In this episode of the Top 200 Drugs Podcast, I cover glyburide, citalopram, olmesratan, carvedilol, and tiotropium.
Glyburide is a sulfonylurea that is well known to cause hypoglycemia and weight gain because it stimulates the pancreas to increase insulin release.
Citalopram is an...
Published 11/14/24
Clindamycin is an antibiotic for infection. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding to the 50s ribosomal subunit and is well known to contribute to C. Diff. risk.
Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter medication that relieves pain and fever. It does not have much benefit in reducing...
Published 11/07/24