drugs to learn

Question 1

Carbamazepine

Answer 1

used to treat seizures

Question 2

Midazolam

Answer 2

given before anaesthsia to reduce anxiety, and to forget the procedure
-it is a benzodiazepine

Question 3

augmentin

Answer 3

antibiotic

-amoxicillin and clavanic acid

Question 4

Nephrotoxic drugs

Answer 4

Direct tubular effect
Proximal convoluted tubule: Aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin), amphotericin B, cisplatin, radiocontrast media, immunoglobulins, mannitol.
Distal tubule: NSAIDs (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofenac), ACE inhibitors, ciclosporin, lithium salts, cyclophosphamide, amphotericin B.

Question 5

Warfarin

Answer 5

-decreases vit K action
-decreases clotting time
(atrial fibrilation)

Question 6

Doxazosin

Answer 6

Hypertension

Question 7

Prednisolone

Answer 7

Steroid