Anaglesia Flashcards
1
Q
CI and cautions in paracetamol
A
CI- hepatocellular insufficiency, chronic alcohol intoxication
Cautions- <50kg
2
Q
NSAIDs
Cautions
Interactions
A
C- asthma, active gastric ulceration, hypersensitivity, renal impariment, liver failure, 3rd trimester
I- corticosteroids, anticoagulants, SSRIs, venlafaxine (GI bleed)
Nephrotoxic drugs, ACEi, ARBs
Lithium
3
Q
Opioid contraindications
A
resp depression, head injury, raised ICP, paralytic ileus
4
Q
Codeine SE
A
CODEINE Constipation Depression (resp) Emesis Ileus Nausea Exacerbates seizure activity
5
Q
Drugs that increase the risk of serotonin syndrome when taken with tramadol
A
SSRIs, MAOIs, lithium and St John’s wort
6
Q
Morphine SE
A
Myosis Out of it (sedation) Resp depression Paralytic ileus Hypotension Infrequent opening of bowels and bladder Nausea Emesis
7
Q
How often should fentanyl patches be changed?
A
Every 72 hours
