HelixTalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College of Pharmacy Podcast

In this episode, we discuss two agents newly approved for schizophrenia -- Rexulti (brexpiprazole) and cariprazine (Vraylar).

Direct download: 036_-_Two_new_agents_for_schizophrenia.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss two new anti-diabetic medications: empagliflozin (Jardiance) and the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial as well as dulaglutide (Trulicity), a new GLP1 agonist.

Direct download: 035_-_Empagliflozin_and_dulaglutide.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:03am EDT

In this podcast, we discuss three new injectable insulin formations: Toujeo (insulin glargine U-300), Humalog U-200 (insulin lispro), and Tresiba (insulin degludec).

Direct download: 034_-_New_Injectable_Insulins.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss PCSK9 inhibitors, a new drug class for LDL lowering, with a particular focus on alirocumab (Praluent).

Direct download: 033_-_PCSK9_inhibitors.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss the new drug class, ARNI, recently approved for heart failure with a focus on sacubatril/valsartan (Entresto) and the PARADIGM-HF trial.

Direct download: 032_-_ARNI.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss the therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments for tacrolimus (Prograf) and lithium.

Direct download: 031_-_TDM3.mp3
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In this episode, we discuss the therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments for valproic acid (Depakote/Depakene/Depakon) and digoxin (Lanoxin).

Direct download: 030_-_TDM2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss the therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments for warfarin (Coumadin) and phenytoin (Dilantin).

Direct download: 029_-_Therapeutic_drug_monitoring_I.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss malaria prophylaxis with atovaquone/proguanil, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, doxycycline, mefloquine, and primaquine.

Direct download: 028_-_Malaria.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss six pivotal drug classes that have been FDA approved within the past 20 years. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode.

Direct download: 027_-_Six_pivotal_classes_II.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss six pivotal drug classes that have been FDA approved within the past 20 years.  This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.

Direct download: 026_-_Six_pivotal_classes_I.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we interview Brad Cannon, PharmD regarding his career path in pharmacy and his viewpoints on the pharmacy profession.

Direct download: 025_-_An_Interview_with_Brad_Cannon_PharmD.mp3
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In this episode, we discuss the optimal drug therapy for three different case vignettes -- depression, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.

Direct download: 024_-_Case_vignettes_of_depression_hypertension_and_diabetes_mellitus.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we review historical and new treatment options for hepatitis C, including: peginterferon, rivabirin, boceprevir, telaprevir, sofosbuvir (Sovaldi), simeprevir (Olysio), ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir/dasabuvir (Viekira Pak), and ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (Harvoni).

May 18, 2015 - Correction added in the beginning of the episode regarding Viekira Pak dosing regimen.

Direct download: 023_-_Hepatitis_C_corrected.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:13am EDT

In this episode, we discuss the pharmacology of oversedation, the importance of sedation minimization strategies in mechanically ventilated patients, and overview the sedatives and analgesics commonly used in this patient population.

Direct download: 22_-_Sedation_minimization.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we discuss risk factors for opioid-related adverse events, naloxone (Narcan, Evzio), and a number of non-narcotic agents for neuropathic pain.

Direct download: 021_-_Opioids.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

In this episode, we summarize and discuss the clinical implications of the SMART trial (Salmeterol Multicenter Asthma Research Trial; Nelson et al, 2006).

Direct download: 020_-_SMART.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

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