The Pharmacist Is In
The Pharmacist Is In
Howard Unger
This podcast is designed to provide patient counseling for both prescription and non-prescription medications in easy to understand language and terminology. Each episode focuses on the type(s) of medication, why they may be prescribed, how they work, how to take them, and general cautions and side effects to be aware of. The goal of this podcast is to give the individual information so that they understand the importance of taking their medication correctly, safely, and with confidence so that they continue to take the medication as directed by the prescriber. It also provides information about cautions when taking the medication, whether prescription or non-prescription, and some of the side effects an individual may experience.This podcast DOES NOT provide individual evaluations on medication therapy and DOES NOT promote or advocate self-diagnosis, self-prescribing or self-medicating.
Episode #15 Stinging and Biting Insects (Bees, Hornets, Wasps, Mosquitos, and Ticks)
This episode will provide information about stinging and biting insects (Bees, Hornets, Wasps, Mosquitos, and Ticks) and the causes with a brief outline and reference to treatments.  
Jun 27, 2022
32 min
Podcast# 14 Sun Screens and Sunburn
This episode will provide information about Sun Screens and Sunburn. It will explain, in understandable language, what are Sun Screens and how they work.  All links to references used in the episode will be made available in the show notes 
May 27, 2022
27 min
Episode #13 Heart Failure
This episode will provide information about Heart Failure or Congestive Heart Failure and the causes with a brief outline and reference to treatments explained in previous episodes. It will explain, in understandable language, what is Heart Failure how it effects us, possible causes and preventions, and where medications work.  It will talk about the medication Digoxin, what are it’s common side effects and cautions to be aware of. All links to references used in the episode will be made available in the show notes  
May 7, 2022
23 min
Episode #12 Thermometers & Home Electronic Blood Pressure Monitors
This episode will provide information aboutThe New Digital Thermometers  and Home Electronic Blood Pressure Meters.  
Apr 20, 2022
31 min
Episode #11 GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
This episode will provide information about GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease  and treatment  medications and their effect in treating GERD. It will explain, in understandable language, how and where these medications work, how and when to take them, and what are the common side effects and cautions to be aware of. All links to references used will also be made on the show notes.
Mar 30, 2022
17 min
Episode #10 Asthma
This episode will provide information about asthma and treatment  medications and their effect in treating asthma. It will explain, in understandable language, how and where these medications work, how and when to take them, and what are the common side effects and cautions to be aware of. A transcript of this episode will be available for printing and sharing. All links to references used will also be made available. 
Mar 9, 2022
31 min
Episode #9 Anti-Fungal Medications
This episode will provide information about Anti-Fungal Medications and their effect in treating common nail fungus. It will explain, in understandable language, how and where these medications work, how and when to take them, and what are the common side effects and cautions to be aware of. A transcript of this episode will be available for printing and sharing. All links to references used will also be made available.  
Feb 23, 2022
17 min
Episode #8 Treating Constipation with Laxatives
This episode will provide information about Laxatives and their effect in treating constipation It will explain, in understandable language, how and where these medications work, how and when to take them, and what are the common side effects and cautions to be aware of. A transcript of this episode will be available for printing and sharing. All links to references used will also be made available.  
Feb 16, 2022
17 min
Episode #7  Steroids
This episode will provide information about Steroids and their effect in treating inflammation both acute and chronic. It will explain, in understandable language, how and where these medications work, how and when to take them, and what are the common side effects and cautions to be aware of. A transcript of this episode will be available for printing and sharing. All links to references used will also be made available.  
Feb 9, 2022
25 min
Episode 6 Prescription and Non-Prescription (OTC) Anti-Inflammatory Medication (NSAIDS)
This episode will talk about  Prescription   and Non-Prescription, Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications  called  Anti-Inflammatory medications  or NSAIDS . I will talk about what inflammation is, how these medications work , and precautions and side effects of the most common NSAIDS 
Feb 2, 2022
22 min
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