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Pharmacology - COMMON Drug Mechanisms! (Nursing, NCLEX, USMLE)

➡️ FREE DIAGRAMS & NOTES! To get a FREE PDF copy of all the diagrams used in this video series, send an email to: [email protected] Subject Line: Drug Notes (Please ensure the subject line is exact to receive the notes automatically!) Confused by pharmacology? You're not alone. Beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, anticoagulants, and diabetes medications can be incredibly complex. In this video, Organized Biology breaks down the mechanism of action for some of the most common drugs you'll encounter in healthcare, making these difficult concepts simple and easy to understand. Whether you're a nursing student studying for the NCLEX, a pre-med student prepping for the MCAT, or a healthcare professional looking for a clear refresher, this comprehensive guide will help you visualize exactly how these drugs work inside the body. Using detailed whiteboard diagrams, we'll walk you through every step of the process. 💊 In This Video, You'll Master the Pharmacology of: Antihypertensives & Cardiovascular Drugs: Beta-Blockers (Metoprolol): See how blocking beta-receptors in the heart muscle and SA node decreases heart rate and contractility to lower blood pressure. ACE Inhibitors (Lisinopril): Understand the RAAS pathway and how inhibiting Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) leads to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure. Loop Diuretics (Furosemide): Journey into the nephron to see how blocking ion co-transporters in the Loop of Henle increases urination, reduces blood volume, and lowers BP. Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin): Learn how this drug treats heart failure by increasing intracellular calcium and strengthening heart contractions. Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners): Warfarin & Heparin: Unravel the clotting cascade! We'll explain the roles of Vitamin K, thrombin, and fibrinogen, and show the precise mechanisms Warfarin and Heparin use to prevent blood clots. Diabetes Medications: Insulin (for Type 1 Diabetes): Visualize how insulin acts as a key to unlock cells, allowing GLUT4 transporters to bring glucose from the blood into the cell. Metformin (for Type 2 Diabetes): Discover how Metformin increases insulin sensitivity by "tricking" liver cells into a low-energy state, promoting glucose uptake. Asthma & Allergy Medications: Albuterol Inhalers & Epipens (Epinephrine): Learn how Beta-2 agonists cause bronchodilation to open the airways during an asthma attack or allergic reaction. Pain & Fever Reducers: NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Aspirin), Acetaminophen (Tylenol) & Corticosteroids: Understand the inflammation pathway, from phospholipids and arachidonic acid to prostaglandins, and see where each drug class intervenes to reduce pain and fever. 🕒 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction to Common Drugs 00:44 - Part 1: Antihypertensives & Cardiac Drugs 00:50 - How Beta-Blockers Work (Metoprolol) 04:04 - Cellular Mechanism of Beta-Blockers 09:50 - How ACE Inhibitors Work (Lisinopril) 17:33 - How Loop Diuretics Work (Furosemide) 23:20 - How Cardiac Glycosides Work (Digoxin) 29:20 - Part 2: Anticoagulants & Diabetes Drugs 29:26 - How Anticoagulants Work (Warfarin & Heparin) 43:08 - How Insulin & Metformin Work (Diabetes) 58:20 - Part 3: Pain/Fever & Asthma Medications 58:37 - How Pain Relievers & Fever Reducers Work (NSAIDs, Tylenol) 1:05:55 - How Asthma Medications Work (Albuterol, Epipens) If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more simple biology and A&P lessons! Let us know in the comments which drug or disease you'd like us to explain next! #Pharmacology #NursingStudent #NCLEX #MedSchool #USMLE #BetaBlockers #ACEinhibitors #Insulin #Warfarin #OrganizedBiology #AnatomyAndPhysiology #pathophysiology #biology #diabetes