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IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT®️ Podcast

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Welcome all to "Is Pharmacology Difficult®️ podcast ". This is a Pharmacology podcast !! I am your host, Dr Radhika Vijay, M.B.B.S., M.D. Pharmacology, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. Pharmacology (medical sciences) is my subject and I think Communicating about it to the masses is very essential. It is of great value and importance to every layman. The episodes here will be in simple English language (with few phrases and add ons of my favourite french language). The basic motto is to create an awareness and impart knowledge of the subject to all interested, concerned, curious and visitors. Pharmacology, the "SCIENCE OF DRUGS", which hold an important place in everyone's life. Here, I will discuss basic tips, strategies and ideas to study medical pharmacology easily and effectively especially for medical, nursing, dental and pharmacy schools and students. Even if you are not from Science stream, this information would be beneficial to you and therefore pay some valuable minutes to this Pharmacology Podcast, and you will not be in loss !! The descriptions will be short pieces of science work lengthy enough to engage you and not to test your patience! So, go ahead, lend your ears to these crispy informative audio files and empower and enrich your sea of knowledge and let me know "IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT?" For various links, please visit: https://linktr.ee/ispharmacologydifficult. Disclaimer: All the content of the podcast audio is expressed in my own language and learning and understanding viewpoints. References are from the best and reputed subject (Pharmacology) text books, blogs, journals and drug information from reputed and best online sources. I make best efforts to convey the most accurate and updated information of the subject of medical sciences in my special way. I take no money from pharmaceutical industry or drug companies for my podcast. You are most welcome to post your comments, suggestions, etc. through "Contact" page on my website: www.ispharmacologydifficult.com. You all are well known that medical sciences subjects are ever changing, updated and ever evolving, hence no guarantee is taken if the information conveyed in this podcast turns outdated or obsolete with changing and evolving times. This podcast is an expression of my learnings and experiences and in no way representative of any standard authority. Privacy Notice: I collect only email addresses of the subscribers and in no circumstances they will be shared or displayed anywhere on podcast/website/newsletter. Copyright & Distribution: All the contents of "IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT®️" podcast/website/blog/newsletter are copyrighted. Though all the content related to podcast and various social media handles is free! "BUT" in no way or under no circumstances shall- Any of the podcast content/show notes/blog post/newsletter content/youtube video artwork/podcast artwork and ideas should be used or reproduced or distributed.

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Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE-ANS-2

April 18, 2024 21:30 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay THIS IS SEASON 6- "PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE'24" It is for all the students appearing for competitive exams this year. I hope to finish this series/season in time before exams, since  I made up my mind for this kind of episodes a little late! Hope these episodes and this effort of mine- be of use and worth to all the learners and students!! Pre Order "Bangalore And Bingo!!!" - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D12CGWMK For...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE-ANS-1

April 16, 2024 21:30 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay THIS IS SEASON 6- "PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE'24" It is for all the students appearing for competitive exams this year. I hope to finish this series/season in time before exams, since  I made up my mind for this kind of episodes a little late! Hope these episodes and this effort of mine- be of use and worth to all the learners and students!! Pre Order "Bangalore And Bingo!!!" - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D12CGWMK For...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE-GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-6

April 15, 2024 14:30 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay THIS IS SEASON 6- "PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE'24" It is for all the students appearing for competitive exams this year. I hope to finish this series/season in time before exams, since  I made up my mind for this kind of episodes a little late! Hope these episodes and this effort of mine- be of use and worth to all the learners and students!! Pre Order "Bangalore And Bingo!!!" - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D12CGWMK For...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE-GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-5

April 15, 2024 10:30 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay THIS IS SEASON 6- "PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE'24" It is for all the students appearing for competitive exams this year. I hope to finish this series/season in time before exams, since  I made up my mind for this kind of episodes a little late! Hope these episodes and this effort of mine- be of use and worth to all the learners and students!! Pre Order "Bangalore And Bingo!!!" - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D12CGWMK For...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE-GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-4

April 13, 2024 04:30 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay THIS IS SEASON 6- "PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE'24" It is for all the students appearing for competitive exams this year. I hope to finish this series/season in time before exams, since  I made up my mind for this kind of episodes a little late! Hope these episodes and this effort of mine- be of use and worth to all the learners and students!! Pre Order "Bangalore And Bingo!!!" - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D12CGWMK For...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE-GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-3

April 12, 2024 23:30 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay THIS IS SEASON 6- "PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE'24" It is for all the students appearing for competitive exams this year. I hope to finish this series/season in time before exams, since  I made up my mind for this kind of episodes a little late! Hope these episodes and this effort of mine- be of use and worth to all the learners and students!! Pre Order "Bangalore And Bingo!!!" - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D12CGWMK For...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE-GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-2

April 12, 2024 09:30 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay THIS IS SEASON 6- "PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE'24" It is for all the students appearing for competitive exams this year. I hope to finish this series/season in time before exams, since  I made up my mind for this kind of episodes a little late! Hope these episodes and this effort of mine- be of use and worth to all the learners and students!! Pre Order "Bangalore And Bingo!!!" - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D12CGWMK For...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE-GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY-1

April 11, 2024 13:30 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay THIS IS SEASON 6- "PHARMACOLOGY CRASH COURSE'24" It is for all the students appearing for competitive exams this year. I hope to finish this series/season in time before exams, since  I made up my mind for this kind of episodes a little late! Hope these episodes and this effort of mine- be of use and worth to all the learners and students!! Pre Order "Bangalore And Bingo!!!" - https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0D12CGWMK For...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast SEROTONIN (5-HT)- PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTIONS -1

April 08, 2024 13:30 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be discussing Physiological actions of SEROTONIN (5-HT) i.e. 5-Hydroxytryptamine related to Inflammation, GIT, Platelets and Cardio Vascular System (CVS) I will be talking about physiological actions in each of these systems in quite detail. Many surprising facts, research bytes and info talks will be adding spice to the episode. Finally a melodious expression for all the listeners and learner...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast HAEMOVIGILANCE AND MATERIOVIGILANCE

March 20, 2024 07:30 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be discussing a BONUS Topic- Haemovigilance and Materiovigilance- aspects of Pharmacovigilance!! It is a lecture for a workshop by INTPCON Organisation Hope it helps to provide and throw light on basics of both the concepts for post graduate as well as undergraduate students!! For all the updates and latest episodes of my podcast, please visit www.ispharmacologydifficult.com where you can als...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast SEROTONIN (5-HT)- RECEPTORS

February 25, 2024 10:30 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be discussing SEROTONIN (5-HT) i.e. 5-Hydroxytryptamine Receptors. 5HT-1 to 5HT-7 receptors.   I will be talking about members in each receptor subfamily and their distribution in body. Accordingly the actions, functions and uses will be explained. Many surprising facts, research bytes and info talks will be adding spice to the episode.  Finally a Bonus Knowledge Byte about SERT (Serotonin Reup...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast SEROTONIN (5-HT)- HISTORY AND SYNTHESIS

February 18, 2024 09:30 - 12 minutes - 8.69 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be discussing SEROTONIN (5-HT) i.e. 5-Hydroxytryptamine. The convo will begin with few initiating sentences about Neurotransmitters like Dopamine (DA) and 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT). Then we would be peeping in history of Serotonin discovery, contributions of Scientists namely Vittorio Erspamer, Irving Page and Betty Tvorog Next, I will explain the synthesis of Serotonin beginning from Amino A...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast CHEMICAL NEUROTRANSMISSION IN THE CNS

February 08, 2024 20:30 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be giving an talking about the Chemical Neurotransmission in the CNS. It will involve the different steps in Neurotransmission like synthesis, storage, release, effect etc. I will also give some details about Fast and Slow Neurotransmission and different examples for each of these. Looking forward to a great and long 4th season of the podcast which would definitely turn out to be more knowledge...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast "THE CONVERSATIONS" WITH DR VIVEK SAMOR

February 05, 2024 22:30 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay Welcome to Season 5 "THE CONVERSATIONS" of my podcast Today our special guest is Dr Vivek Samor, Professor, ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) , Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan Hope you all like this inspirational, friendly talk with Dr Samor!! For all the updates and latest episodes of my podcast, please visit www.ispharmacologydifficult.com where you can also sign up for a free monthly newsletter of mine. "...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast NON NEURONAL CELLS AND BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER

January 21, 2024 01:30 - 9 minutes - 6.25 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be giving an talking about Non Neuronal cells- the Macroglia and the Microglia and a little chit chat about the Blood Brain Barrier!! Looking forward to a great and long 4th season of the podcast which would definitely turn out to be more knowledgeable and interesting!! "Pharmacology Further" E-Newsletter and Podcast: The links for these are at all my websites and specifically: Link for E-News...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast INTRODUCTION TO CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & NEURON STRUCTURE

January 15, 2024 00:30 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay Welcome to SEASON-4, The CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM In this episode, I will be giving an introduction to Central Nervous System and its Basic unit- the Neuron This an introductory episode to central nervous System. Looking forward to a great and long 4th season of the podcast which would definitely turn out to be more knowledgeable and interesting!! "Pharmacology Further" E-Newsletter and Podcast: The links for these ar...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast RAPID FIRE REVISION OF THE VARIOUS DRUGS (AGONISTS & ANTAGONISTS) ACTING ON ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS

December 07, 2023 20:30 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay This is the final episode of the SEASON-2 (All about ANS) In this episode, I will be speedily summarising in one flow (without break) all the different kind of drugs - whether Agonists or Antagonists which have some effect on Adrenergic receptors-Alpha or Beta (and their subtypes) "Speed" and "Flow" makes th episode outstanding and captivating!!!  These would be kind of a summary episode and it will be very useful to ...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast THIRD GENERATION BETA BLOCKERS (WITH VASODILATOR PROPERTY)

November 19, 2023 06:30 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay This is the Second last episode of the SEASON-2 (All about ANS) In this episode, I will be describing the major features, Pharmacokinetics, Mechanisms, uses and side effects of Third generation Beta blocking drugs like Carvedilol, Labetalol, Bucindolol, Celiprolol, Bevantolol, Betaxolol, Nipradilol, Nebivolol, etc These would be the whole episode talk and it will be very useful to comprehend the various aspects and ap...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast BETA-1 SELECTIVE ANTAGONIST DRUGS

November 11, 2023 23:30 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay This is the festive episode on the DIWALI day (2023) about Beta-1 Selective Antagonistic agents. Wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Diwali '23 and great new year and season's greetings ahead!! In this episode, I will be describing the major features, Pharmacokinetics, Mechanisms, uses and side effects of Beta-1 Selective drugs like Metoprolol, Atenolol, Esmolol, Acebutolol, Bisoprolol and Betaxolol These woul...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ONCE UPON A TIME...SERIES-5 (HISTORY OF PHARMACOLOGY SUMMARY & NOBEL PRIZES)-INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY CELEBRATION!!

September 30, 2023 23:30 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay This is the fifth and final episode of "ONCE UPON A TIME SERIES" corresponding to the "History Of Pharmacology". This effort is specially made with a handful of episodes to celebrate the "INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY"  (SEPTEMBER 30TH 2023) In this episode, I will be giving summary of all the 4 episodes done so far in form of timeline and adding value by telling you all about Nobel prizes and other awards received by the...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ONCE UPON A TIME...SERIES-4 (HISTORY OF PHARMACOLOGY)

September 29, 2023 10:30 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay This is the fourth episode of "ONCE UPON A TIME SERIES" corresponding to the "History Of Pharmacology". This effort is specially made with a handful of episodes to celebrate the "INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY"  (SEPTEMBER 30TH 2023) In this episode, I will be describing historical aspects of Curare, Adrenergic agonists, antagonists and receptors and Beta-blockers. The main scientists concerned with these historical glorie...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ONCE UPON A TIME...SERIES-3 (HISTORY OF PHARMACOLOGY)

September 25, 2023 12:30 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay This is the third episode of "ONCE UPON A TIME SERIES" corresponding to the "History Of Pharmacology". This effort is specially made with a handful of episodes to celebrate the "INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY"  (SEPTEMBER 30TH 2023) In this episode, I will be describing historical aspects of mainly 2 compounds of therapeutic importance in today's times namely Atropine Anti-cholinesterases These would be the whole episod...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ONCE UPON A TIME...SERIES-2 (HISTORY OF PHARMACOLOGY)

September 19, 2023 11:30 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay This is the second episode of "ONCE UPON A TIME SERIES" corresponding to the "History Of Pharmacology". This effort is specially made with a handful of episodes to celebrate the "INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY"  (SEPTEMBER 30TH 2023) In this episode, I will be describing contributions of mainly 3 scientists namely Sir Otto Loewi Sir Ulf von Euler Sir Henry Hallett Dale These would be the whole episode talk and it will ...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ONCE UPON A TIME...SERIES-1 (HISTORY OF PHARMACOLOGY)

September 14, 2023 05:30 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay We are beginning the SEASON-3 with this episode of "ONCE UPON A TIME SERIES" corresponding to the "History Of Pharmacology". This effort is specially made with a handful of episodes to celebrate th "INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY"  (SEPTEMBER 30TH 2023) In this episode, I will be describing contributions of mainly 3 scientists namely Sir John Newport Langley Sir Walter Ernest Dixon Sir Henry Hallett Dale These would be...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast NON SELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS

September 05, 2023 23:30 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be briefly describing each one of the most important Non Selective Beta Blockers namely. Propranolol, Timolol, Nadolol and Pindolol. These would be the whole episode talk and it will be very beneficial to comprehend the various uses, precautions, clinical applications and ADRs and drug interactions and combinations related to these drugs. The special features of each of the drugs i sthe highlig...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast BETA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS-THERAPEUTIC USES

August 04, 2023 22:30 - 11 minutes - 8.02 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be discussing the very much anticipated and ought to know therapeutic uses and indications of Beta receptor antagonistic agents in general as well as specific term. As far as latter explanation is concerned, I will be picking up "Propranolol" for my talks!! It will all in details enough for you all to comprehend well! These would be the highlights of this episode while in next episode I will be...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast BETA RECEPTOR ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS & DRUG INTERACTIONS

July 27, 2023 19:30 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be addressing a convo talk about different types of Adverse Drug Reactions and general highly significant Drug Interactions associated with Beta Blockers group of drugs. It will all in details enough for you all to comprehend this topic in a nice manner! These would be the highlights of this episode while in next episode I will be having a conference about Beta Blocker General Therapeutic Profil...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast BETA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS EFFECTS ON PULMONARY SYSTEM & METABOLISM

June 18, 2023 15:30 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be covering in detail the effect of Beta Blockers on Pulmonary System and I will also talk about the Metabolic  effect of Beta Blockers and their miscellaneous additional mechanisms and effects. It will all in details enough for you all to comprehend this topic in a nice manner! These would be the highlights of this episode while in next episode I will be having a conference about Beta Blocker A...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast BETA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS EFFECTS ON CVS & HYPERTENSION

June 10, 2023 09:30 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay In this episode, I will be covering in detail the effect of Beta Blockers on CardioVascular System and details about states of exercise/stress and Coronary Heart Disease. I will also talk about the Antihypertensive  effect of Beta Blockers and their additional mechanisms and effects. It will all in details enough for you all to comprehend this topic in a nice manner! These would be the highlights of this episode while...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast BETA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS INTRODUCTION

June 01, 2023 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. Today is The Milestone Episode numero 150!!! Yeah! Salutations! With borrowed opening lyrics from the Prince of Egypt soundtrack, I aptly convey my feelings today, this great day...... In this episode 150, the wonderful descriptions about Beta Blockers Introduction would embellish the beauty and positivity of the minutes.  I will  be discussing in bullet heads and points, the most important uses, characters and clas...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS -YOHIMBINE, BUNAZOSIN, URAPIDIL, INDORAMIN, ETC.

May 25, 2023 02:30 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be continuing and concluding my talk about few more "ALPHA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS", like Yohimbine, Indoramin, Urapidil, Ergot Alkaloids, Ketanserin, Bunazosin, etc.  I will  be discussing the Mechanism, Adverse Drug Reactions and Applications/Uses of these agents. Finally with the utter happiness of completing a topic and heading actually to finish this SEASON 2, I would request a little more p...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA 1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS (SELECTIVE)-ALFUZOSIN, TAMSULOSIN AND SILODOSIN

May 11, 2023 01:30 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be carrying forward my talk about very Selective- "ALPHA 1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS", like Alfuzosin, Tamsulosin & Silodosin.  I will also be discussing the overall Adverse Drug Reactions and Applications/Uses of Alpha Antagonistic Agents in the form of a summary. I will be discussing uses of these agents especially in states of Hypertension, BPH, CHF, etc Finally with the utter happiness of com...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA 1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS (SELECTIVE)-PRAZOSIN, TERAZOSIN AND DOXAZOSIN

May 03, 2023 11:30 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be talking about very Selective- "ALPHA 1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS", like Prazosin, Terazosin and Doxazosin.  Prazosin is the prototype drug and there is so much to talk about it- Extent of selectivity, its action, effect, pharmacokinetic profile, adverse effects and metabolic effects. Next in the list are Terazosin and Doxazosin, they are too discussed heartily and while comparing them with Praz...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS (NONSELECTIVE)

April 26, 2023 19:30 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be Beginning a new topic, a new chapter, a novel "Sujets de discussion" i.e. "ALPHA RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS". In this too, I will be giving an overview of the classification of the drugs i.e. "Alpha Blockers" and then in the episode, My focus of narration gonna be Phentolamine and Phenoxybenzamine. I will be discussing uses of these agents especially in states of Pheochromocytoma, and along with...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast USES OF SYMPATHOMIMETIC DRUGS IN CHF, HYPERSENSITIVITY, NASAL CONGESTION, NARCOLEPSY, & ADHD

April 13, 2023 21:30 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be adding on more to  the uses of Sympathomimetic Agents. Today, I will be discussing uses of sympathomimetic agents especially in states of CHF, Hypersensitivity, Nasal Congestion, Narcolepsy and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperkinetic Disorders), and along with these I will be throwing some light on Respiratory, Ocular , etc. uses too! Finally I wrap up the episode with few lines like: "Back wi...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast USES OF SYMPATHOMIMETIC DRUGS IN SHOCK, HYPOTENSION & CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS

April 01, 2023 14:30 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be emphasising the fact that Knowledge gained is not equal to Knowledge applied! To know and to apply are different aspects of same coin, hence one should importantly know the applications of Sympathomimetic Agents. Today, I will be discussing applications of sympathomimetic agents especially in states of Shock, Hypotension and Cardiac arrest/arrhythmias, and along with these I will be throwing...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast AMPHETAMINE AND RELATED DRUGS

March 19, 2023 23:30 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be giving spilling some more tea about AMPHETAMINE i.e.  Mixed Action Sympathomimetic drug and related drugs like Methamphetamine and Lisdexamfetamine Basic characteristic features like mechanism, drug action, effect, pharmacokinetic details, indications and adverse effects are discussed thoroughly. Toxicity of Amphetamine and its management are too detailed. With a short note about related dru...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast MIXED ACTION SYMPATHOMIMETIC DRUGS-EPHEDRINE, METHYLPHENIDATE & PEMOLINE

March 12, 2023 14:30 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be giving details of different Mixed Action Sympathomimetic drugs like Ephedrine, Methylphenidate, Pemoline and miscellaneous  groups of drugs like Naphazoline, Xylometazoline, Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine and Phenylpronolamine, etc Basic characteristic features like mechanism, drug action, effect, pharmacokinetic details, indications and adverse effects are discussed thoroughly. Food for th...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast FEW DETAILS & ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS OF BETA RECEPTOR AGONIST DRUGS

March 06, 2023 08:30 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be first and foremost gathering few leftover conversation pieces about Ritodrine and Mirabegron, Beta 2 and Beta 3 receptor selective agonists respectively. Secondly I will be summarising the Adverse Drug Reactions of Beta Receptor Agonist Drugs like tremors, tachycardia, arrhythmias, etc. Lastly, Its the colourful and wonderful time to wish everyone around the globe bountiful rainbow of dream...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast BETA RECEPTOR AGONIST DRUG (LONG ACTING)

February 21, 2023 14:30 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's episode, the nucleus of the talk is "Long Acting Beta 2 Receptor Agonist Drugs". Salmeterol highlights will be the ribbon cutter while subsequent discussions will all be centered around Formoterol, Arformoterol. Second head of drug details comprise of Very Long Acting Beta 2 Receptor Agonist drugs like Olodaterol, Indacaterol, Vilanterol. I will be discussing all the important features, dosing schedules, ...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast BETA RECEPTOR AGONIST DRUGS

February 12, 2023 23:30 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. This is again a coming of time episode in February. Its fortnightly occurrence reveals a little hectic start of the month. Well, in today's episode I will be majorly talking about Beta 2 receptor agonist drugs which are short acting. To begin the discussions, I talk about Dobutamine, the rest of the List is long and covers agents like Metaproterenol, Albuterol, Terbutaline, Pirbuterol, Levalbuterol, Fenoterol, Isoeth...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA AND BETA RECEPTOR AGONIST DRUGS

January 29, 2023 13:30 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's discussions, I will continue with talks about other Alpha receptor agonist drugs like Apraclonidine, Brimonidine, Moxonidine, Guanfacine, Guanabenz, Tizanidine and Methyldopa. After a very short class of these drugs, I will be commencing new talks in today's conference, all about beta receptor agonist drugs and in that too, I will be especially detailing good amount of information all about Isoproteronol dr...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA RECEPTOR AGONIST DRUGS-CLONIDINE

January 21, 2023 04:30 - 10 minutes - 7.28 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's episode I begin my words with the importance of beginnings irrespective to their relevance to time. It is always a good time to begin new, to start afresh!! So all smiles for your wonderful efforts and starts for today! Today's discussion is all about alpha 2 receptor agonists especially highlighted example of the major drug "Clonidine". I will cover it's importance, mechanism, route of administration, ADME ...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA RECEPTOR AGONIST DRUGS

January 07, 2023 00:30 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's episode, I will be conversing about Epinephrine initially and then Alpha 1 receptor agonist drugs like Phenylephrine, Methoxamine, Mephentermine, Metaraminol and Midodrine. Their brief mechanism, important use and adverse effects will be conveyed. In the end,  a short melodious message in french and english with few lyrics of Bryan Adams song (Here I Am) will make the positive vibes and freshness of the ne...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ENDOGENOUS CATECHOLAMINES-NOR ADRENALINE, DOPAMINE, FENOLDOPAM AND DOPEXAMINE

December 25, 2022 11:30 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In this episode, I will be having and audio conference all about descriptions of Endogenous Catecholamines like Nor Adrenaline, Dopamine in different doses, Fenoldopam and Dopexamine. I hope to extend my views about Adrenaline in upcoming episode. I will be covering each of these under head points like receptor action, function, basic route of administration, mechanism, uses and side effects. For all the updates an...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast CLASSIFICATION OF ADRENERGIC DRUGS AND BIRTHDAY PARTY!!

December 12, 2022 22:30 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's episode, I will be covering the complete classification of Adrenergic Drugs and brief details of each head of the classification. Along with this confab, I will also be inviting you all and celebrating the second birthday of my podcast virtually. All in all, it would be great fun, hope you all join me in this annual celebration. Expecting your wonderful audio presence today!! For all the updates and late...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ADRENERGIC (ALPHA & BETA) RECEPTORS MECHANISMS/ROUTES

December 03, 2022 22:30 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's episode, I will be talking about the variety of mechanisms or pathways or routes of action adopted by catecholamines exerting their effects via alpha and beta receptors. All the details will be covered, especially the most novel/neo Biased Beta Receptor Agonist concept which involves Beta Arrestin and ensures Cardioprotection. After the interesting episodic conversation, I would like all to stay tuned and ...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ADRENERGIC (ALPHA & BETA) RECEPTORS EFFECTS-3

November 20, 2022 13:30 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's episode I will be talking about Sympathomimetic agent effects like Metabolic Effects, Ocular Effects, GIT Effects and miscellaneous effects. After the last liner about effects on Splenic capsule in animals, I will be describing the slight lengthier spacing of episodes sometimes on timeline in following way: A tale as old as time Innumerable plans rushing inside Nothing's calling me Nothing's holding me I a...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ADRENERGIC (ALPHA & BETA) RECEPTORS EFFECTS-2

November 09, 2022 13:30 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's episode, continuing the legacy of Effects of Sympathomimetic stimulation , I will discuss the effects on Blood vessels and related Blood Pressure. Related to these two talks, It will be perfect to ornament my end notes of the commendable vocals with  an account of the crowned,"VASOMOTOR REVERSAL OF DALE".  What an auspicious narration for the day! Hope you like this episode, talk to you very soon, sooner t...

Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ADRENERGIC (ALPHA & BETA) RECEPTORS EFFECTS-1

October 30, 2022 00:30 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MB

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay. In today's episode, I will be greeting all those celebrating, "Happy Halloween". First and foremost, I will be summarising adrenergic receptor effects in brief and then I will begin with effects on individual organs or organ systems. I will be describing effects on Salivary glands, Lungs, Heart, Urinary tract, Uterus, etc. Pausing my speech, to ponder and listen to the ticking clock, I declare the wrap for the day, w...

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