Dr. Randon Welton talks about the prevalence of burnout in the medical field and ways to help foster resilience.
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Amantadine: Mechanisms of Action and Potential Therapeutic Uses
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan examines some of the potential therapeutic uses for amantadine, explains its mechanisms of action, and reviews potential risks. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the mechanism of action of amantadine, 2) list the adverse effects associated with the use of amantadine, and 3) identify uses for amantadine in patients with mental health conditions.
Tricyclic Antidepressants: An Overview
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses the tricyclic antidepressants including their mechanism of action, indications, dosing, monitoring, and common side effects. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the pharmacology of the tricyclic antidepressants (TCA), 2) identify relevant pharmacokinetic differences between TCAs, and 3) evaluate the literature on TCAs for the treatment of depression.
Metformin in Psychiatric Practice
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan briefly reviews the pharmacology of metformin and describes studies that look at the potential uses for metformin in psychiatric practice. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) describe the pharmacology of metformin, 2) identify potential uses of metformin in the mental health field, and 3) outline a monitoring plan for patients on metformin.
