common drugs list Flashcards by Sophie McAteer

progestogen

thickens uterine lining preventing sperm implantation

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ulipristal acestatre

(EllaOne) EHC, most effective, up to 5day after UPSI

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levonogestrel

(Levonelle) EHC up to 72 hrs after UPSI

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hydroxycobalamin

B12 for pernicious anaemia

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folic acid

for pernicious anaemia

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ibuprofen

NSAID for pain

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chlorphenamine

SEDATING antihistamine tabs

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xylometazoline

nasal spray – vasoconstrictor for congestion

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simple linctus

demulcent for coating throat (DRY COUGH)

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benzydamine

NSAID spray/mouthwash for anti-inflammatory

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sodium cromoglicate

mast cell stabiliser eye drops for hayfever

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loperamide

anti diarrhoea - slow peristalsis

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dioralyte

elecrolyte therapy

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aspirin

NSAID for use in heart inflammation/other inflammatory pain and anti platelets

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cetirizine

non drowsy 1st line antihistamine

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loratidine

non drowsy antihistamien

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beclometasone

corticosteroid – nasal spray for hayfever/nasal issues

reduces inflammation

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senna

stimulant laxative for constipation, fast acting, stimulates peristalsis

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isphagula husk

bulk forming laxative, slow acting, adds bulk to stool similar to fibre

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lactulose

osmotic laxative, slow acting, draws water in

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peptac

indigestion/reflux

neutralises acid and contains rafting agent

omeprazole

PPIs to reduce acid production in GERD

miconazole

topical anti fungal used for oral thrush

fucidin

topical antibiotic for impetigo

aciclovir

antiviral cold sore cream

anbesol liquid

contains lidocaine for pain, chlorocresol for disinfecting,

promethazine

SEDATING antihistamine for hayfever, motion sickness

cinnarizine

DROWSY antihistamine for motion sickness

paracetamol

pain and fever

tamsulosin

A1 adrenoceptor blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia

duloxetine

SSRI for stress incontinence

nicotine

comes as pack, spray, lozenge or gum to quit smoking

solifenacin

antimuscarinic that inhibits detrusor muscle contraction for urge incontinence

oestrogen/estradiol gel

applied to vagina for stress/urge incontinence

potassium/sodium citrate mix

alkalising agent for cystitis - burning while peeing

trimethoprim

antibiotic for LUTI (FIRST LINE)

nitrofurantoin

antibiotic for LUTI

guaifenesin

expectorant to loosen phlegm in productive cough

dextromethorphan

suppressant for non productive cough

lidocaine/benzocaine

local anaesthetic

clorhexidine

antimicrobial used in mouthwash for bacteria/sore throat

antazoline sulphate

antihistamine eye drops

diclofenac

NSAID used in gels for localised relief

pseudoephedrine

used in nasal sprays -- vasoconstrictor for hayfever/cold

naproxen

NSAID used in period pain

peppermint oil

laxative effect, antibloating -- brings gas bubbles together can be used for IBS

medoxyrprogesterone

progesterone in contraceptive implant

elonogestrel

API in contraceptive implant -- inhibits ovulation

copper

toxic to sperm, prevents implant with inflammatory effect -- used in IUD

buscopan

antispasmodic for stomach cramps

sumatriptan

treats migraines