Jul 31, 2021
This episode discusses valproate kinetics and sublinear kinetics, valproic acid levels, its absolute contraindications, and what to consider when using the package insert.
Faculty: Jonathan Meyer, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.
Jul 26, 2021
A practical discussion on akathisia, extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS), tardive syndromes, and acute dystonia.
Guest: Gregory Pontone, M.D.
Interviewer: Mohan Gautam, D.O.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.
Jul 21, 2021
This episode discusses the Child-Pugh scale to assess hepatic impairment. It also covers the FDA's position on the inclusion of drug metabolism data for various Child-Pugh stages and cirrhosis.
Faculty: Jonathan Meyer, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.
Jul 16, 2021
Clozapine blood levels can be influenced by many factors. These
include dose, gender, age, body weight, caffeine, medications, and
of course, smoking.
How much is the reduction in clozapine levels actually due to
cigarette smoking?
Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.
Jul 11, 2021
This episode discusses the Child-Pugh Rating Scale and how to interpret it, two clinical cases, and the use of paliperidone and lurasidone in patients with hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C).
Faculty: Jonathan Meyer, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.