NSAIDs Part 3 – Test Prep and Practice Pearls; Nabumetone, Diclofenac, Meloxicam, Piroxicam, Etodolac, Indomethacin, Sulidac, and Ketorolac

Bisphosphonates are commonly used to prevent and treat osteoporosis, making them an important topic for pharmacy, nursing, and medical exams. In this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology Podcast, we review high-yield bisphosphonate facts and practical pearls to help you prepare for exams and improve medication management.

Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib are some of the most commonly used NSAIDs, but they are not interchangeable when it comes to safety, indications, and patient-specific risks. In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we compare these four medications and highlight the key differences pharmacists and other healthcare professionals need to know.

On this podcast episode, I cover the basics of NSAIDs, including how they work, what they are used for, significant drug interactions, and what adverse effects are important to monitor. I’ll educate about some of the major risks associated with NSAIDs and what I look out for as a practicing pharmacist.

In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we’re taking a closer look at three unique opioids: tramadol, tapentadol, and meperidine. These medications have some important differences in their mechanisms, clinical uses, drug interactions, and safety concerns. We’ll review the key pharmacology and practical clinical pearls you should know when using these opioids in real-world practice.

In this episode of Real Life Pharmacology, we’re taking a closer look at two unique opioids: methadone and buprenorphine. Both medications have important roles in pain management and opioid use disorder, but their pharmacology, dosing, drug interactions, and safety considerations are quite different. We’ll review the key clinical pearls you need to know when using these medications in real-world practice.