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Pharmacotherapy of Tobacco Use Disorder

In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses the history of tobacco use and reviews the medications that may be effective for smoking cessation. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) identify pharmacologic targets for treatment of tobacco use disorder, 2) list the adverse effects seen with pharmacologic treatment of tobacco use disorder, and 3) compare the efficacy data for agents used for treatment of tobacco use disorder.

Laxative Do’s and Don’ts

In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses the mechanisms of action, advantages, disadvantages, and special considerations for common laxatives. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list laxative classes used to treat constipation, 2) identify common adverse effects of these agents, and 3) describe situations laxatives can best assist with.

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