neuro drugs Flashcards
1
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levodopa mmnonic
A
lethargy europhoria orthostatic hypotension delirum, dyskinesia, drowsiness on off phenomenon priapism -painful erections a-muscle movement abnormal
2
Q
avoid in who
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elderly
renal and hepatic mpairment with caution
those at risk of hypotension
delirium and dementia
3
Q
drugs CI
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anti psychotrics
metroclompramide
4
Q
phenytoin memnonic
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p450 inducer hirutiism enlarged gums nystagmus teratogenic osteomalacia Impaired b12 metabolism neuropathy-ataxia verigo
5
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phentoyin ci and drug interactions
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liver impairment
pregnancy
it is a p450 inducer so can impair metabolism of drugs metabolised by it
it is also mets by p450 itself so inducers and ihbiitors can affect its metabolism
also seizure lowering durgs can reduce its effiacy
