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-Newsletter ...
Jan 21, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 165
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 are at all...
Jan 15, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 164
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 qui...
Dec 07, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 163
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 applicat...
Nov 19, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 162
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 would be th...
Nov 12, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 161
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 famo...
Oct 01, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 160
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 glories are...
Sep 29, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 159
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 episode talk a...
Sep 25, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 158
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 be very i...
Sep 19, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 157
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 the whol...
Sep 14, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 156
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 highlight of ...
Sep 06, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 155
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 arriv...
Aug 04, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 154
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 Profile &am...
Jul 27, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 153
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 Adverse...
Jun 18, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 152
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 in nex...
Jun 10, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 151
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 classificati...
Jun 01, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 150
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 patienc...
May 25, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 149
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 comple...
May 11, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 148
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 Prazosin, ...
May 03, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 147
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 thes...
Apr 26, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 146
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 with a B...
Apr 13, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 145
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 som...
Apr 01, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 144
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 drugs, I...
Mar 20, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 143
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 thought...
Mar 12, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 142
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 dreams, bl...
Mar 06, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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, uses...
Feb 21, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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, Isoetharine...
Feb 13, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 139
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 drug. ...
Jan 29, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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 prof...
Jan 21, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 137
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 new year ...
Jan 07, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 136
