Top 200 Drugs Podcast – Medications 86-90

On this episode of the Real Life Pharmacology podcast, we cover 5 more medications in the top 200. Metronidazole is an antibiotic for infection. One of the most common complaints from patients involves reporting of a metallic taste in the mouth. Levetiracetam is an anti-seizure medication. Sedation, dizziness, and other adverse effects of the central nervous system are the most common complications. Colchicine is a gout medication. The most memorable side effect associated with this medication is diarrhea. Olanzapine is an antipsychotic. Olanzapine carries a higher risk for metabolic syndrome compared to other antipsychotics. Dutasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor that is indicated for the treatment of BPH. If you are looking for all of our study materials and Amazon books, check them out at Meded101.com/store!