Drug Names Flashcards
(48 cards)
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Drug Names
Aripiprazole
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Class - 2nd Gen / Atypical Antipsychotic Brand - Abilify Indications - Schizophrenia (or associated agitation) - Bipolar mania (or associated agitation) - Major depressive disorder Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Dipyridamole
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Class - Anti-platelet Agent Brand Name - Persantine Indications - Prevention of MI Recurrance Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Zuclopenthixol
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Class - Typical Antipsychotic Brand Name - Clopixol (IM or PO) - Acuphase (IM) Indications - Acute Psychosis - Schizophrenia Notable Side Effects - Prolonged QT interval
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Drug Names
Escitalopram
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Class - SSRI Antidepressant Brand Name - Lexapro Indications - Major Depressive Disorder - Generalised Anxiety Disorder Notable Side Effects - Best SE profile for SSRIs but expensive - Hyponatraemia
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Drug Names
Cholecalciferol
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Class - Vitamin D3 Indications - Osteoporosis - Hypocalcaemia w/ hypothyroidism and dialysis - Rickets - Osteomalacia - Hypocalcemic tetany in premature infants Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Esomeprazole
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Class - Proton Pump Inhibitor Brand Name - Nexium Indications - GORD - In combo for H. pylori - NSAID risk reduction - Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Hydrochlorothiazide
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Class - Thiazide diuretic Indications - HTN - Oedema Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Corvedilol
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Class - Beta-blocker - Alpha1-blocker Indications - CHF - HTN - LV Dysfunction post MI Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Domperidone
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Class - DA Receptor blocker Indications - N&V - Prokinetic - increase stomach peristalsis - Promotes lactation Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Olanzapine
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Class - Atypical antipsychotic Brand Name - Zyprexa Indications - Schizophrenia - Bipolar Disorder Notable Side Effects - Cholestasis
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Drug Names
Atorvastatin
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Class - Statin Brand Name - Lipitor Indications - Hyperlipidaemia - CV Disease prevention Notable Side Effects - Cholestasis
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Drug Names
Ondansetron
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Class - Antiemetic - Selective 5-HT3 Antagonist Indications - N&V - Pruritus Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Metoclopramide
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Class - Antiemetic Brand Name - Maxolon Indications - N&V - Gastroparesis - GORD Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Promethazine
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Class - Antihistamine - Antiemetic Brand Name - Phenergan Indications - Allergies - N&V - Motion sickness - Operative and obstetric sedation Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Clozapine
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Class - 'Atypical' Atypical Antipsychotic Indications - Schizophrenia Notable Side Effects - Requires monitoring (incl echo, blood tests) - Antimuscarinic (except excessive salivation) - Titrate up from a low dose - Seizures - Weight Gain - Agranulocytosis /Neutropenia - Myocarditis - Sedation
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Drug Names
Amitriptyline
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Class - TCAs Brand Name - Endep Indications - Major Depressive Disorder Notable Side Effects - Weight gain - Anticholinergic - Bone marrow suppression - EPS or NMS - Mania - Orthostatic hypotension
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Q
Drug Names
Movicol
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Class
- Brand name Laxative Sachet
Indications
- Constipation
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Drug Names
Coloxyl and Senna (brand name)
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Class - Coloxyl - Stool softener - Senna glycoside - Stimulant laxative Indications - Constipation
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Drug Names
Quetiapine
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Class - Atypical Antipsychotic (short-acting) Brand Name - Seroquel Indications - Schizophrenia - Bipolar Disorder (mood stabiliser properties) - Major Depressive Disorder (w/ antidepressant) Notable Side Effects -
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Drug Names
Desvenlafaxine
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Class - SNRI Antidepressant Brand Name - Pristiq Indications - Major Depressive Disorder Notable Side Effects - Suicidality - Serotonin Syndrome or NMS - Teratogen - Hyponatraemia from SIADH - Mania activation - Mydriasis
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Q
Drug Names
Microlax
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Class
- Stimulant Laxative (enema)
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Q
Drug Names
Donepezil
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Class - Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Brand Name - N/A Indications - Alzheimer's disease Notable Side Effects - SLUDGE symptoms
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Q
Drug Names
Rivastigmine
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Class - Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Brand Name - N/A Indications - Alzheimer's disease - Lewy body dementia Notable Side Effects - SLUDGE symptoms
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Drug Names
Galantamine
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Class - Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Brand Name - N/A Indications - Alzheimer's disease Notable Side Effects - SLUDGE symptoms
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# Drug Names
Memantine
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Class
- NMDA Antagonist
Brand Name
- N/A
Indications
- Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's
Notable Side Effects
- Cognitive effects - confusions, insomnia, hallucinations
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# Drug Names
Paroxitine
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Class
- SSRI Antidepressant
Brand Name
- Paxil
Indications
- Mood disorders (depression & manic attacks)
- Anxiety disorders
Notable Side Effects
- Hyponatraemia
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# Drug Names
Citalopram
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Class
- SSRI Antidepressant
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Depression
Notable Side Effects
- Best SE profile of the cheaper SSRIs
- Hyponatraemia
- Cardiotoxicity
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# Drug Names
Temazepam
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Class
- Short-acting Benzodiazepine
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Insomnia
Notable Side Effects
- Caution with respiratory and renal conditions
- Caution with depression / SI
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# Drug Names
Diazepam
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Class
- Benzodiazepine
Brand Name
- Valium
Indications
- Anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Sedation
- Status epilepticus
Notable Side Effects
- Caution with respiratory and renal conditions
- Caution with depression / SI
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# Drug Names
Alprazolam
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Class
- Short-acting Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
Notable Side Effects
- Caution with respiratory and renal conditions
- Caution with depression / SI
- Must taper off dose
- Paradoxical hyperactive/aggressive behaviour
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# Drug Names
Oxazepam
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Class
- Short-acting Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
Notable Side Effects
- Caution with respiratory and renal conditions
- Caution with depression / SI
- Anterograde amnesia
- Paradoxical hyperactive/aggressive behaviour
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# Drug Names
Clonazepam
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Class
- Long-acting Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
- Anticonvulsant
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Panic disorders
- Seizure disorders
Notable Side Effects
-
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# Drug Names
Midazolam
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Class
- Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Preoperative/ intubated sedation
- Anaesthesia
Notable Side Effects
- Respiratory depression - only use with continuous monitoring provided
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# Drug Names
Reboxetine
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Class
- NRI (NA Reuptake Inhibitor)
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- ADHD
Notable Side Effects
-
```
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# Drug Names
Mirtazapine
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Class
- NaSSA (NA and Specific Serotonergic Antidepressant)
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders / PTSD
Notable Side Effects
- Suicidal Ideation
- Hyponatraemia
- Must taper off dose
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# Drug Names
Valproate
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Class
- Anticonvulsant
- Mood-stabilising drug
Brand Name
- Epilim
Indications
- Seizures
- Migraine
- Bipolar Mania
Notable Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Teratogenicity
- Pancreatitis
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# Drug Names
Benztropine
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Class
- Anticholinergic
- Antiparkinson Agents
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Parkinsonism
- Drug-induced EPS
Notable Side Effects
- Tachyarrhythmia or BPH hx
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# Drug Names
Risperadone
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Class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar mania
Notable Side Effects
- Increased death assoc. with dementia-related psychosis
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Neutropenia / agranulocytosis
- Metabolic syndrome
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# Drug Names
Zopiclone
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Class
- Non-BZD Hypnotic
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Short-term use for insomnia
Notable Side Effects
- Tolerance
- Carcinogenicity
- Dysgeusia (metallic taste)
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# Drug Names
Flumazenil
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Class
- BZD Toxicity Antidote
Brand Name
-
Indications
- BZD Overdose
Notable Side Effects
- Seizures
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# Drug Names
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
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Class
- Antidotes
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Paracetamol overdose
Notable Side Effects
- Obtain paracetamol level at 4 hours before admission
- Anaphylactoid reaction
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# Drug Names
Pregabalin
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Class
- Anticonvulsant
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Neuropathic pain (works or doesn't)
- Partial Seizures
Notable Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Suicidal Ideation
```
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# Drug Names
Varenicline
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Class
- Smoking Cessation Aid
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Smoking Cessation
Notable Side Effects
- Depression & SI
- Cardiovascular risk
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# Drug Names
Fluvoxamine
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Class
- SSRI
Brand Name
- Lovan
Indications
- OCD
- Social Phobia
Notable Side Effects
- SI
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Precipitate mania symptoms
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# Drug Names
Carbamazepine
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Class
- Anticonvulsant
Brand Name
- Tegretol
Indications
- Epilepsy
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Bipolar Mania
Notable Side Effects
- Aplastic anaemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
- Hyponatraemia
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# Drug Names
Pethidine
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Class
- Synthetic Opioid
Brand Name
-
Indications
- Pain management
Notable Side Effects
- Dependence develops
- Renal impairment
- CNS depression
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# Drug Names
Isotretinoin
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Class
- Acne agent
- Retinoid-like agent
Brand Name
- Roaccutane
Indications
- Severe, recalcitrant nodular acne
Notable Side Effects
- Teratogenic
- Common misconception of depression & suicidal ideation
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# Drug Names
Generic med name
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Class
-
Brand Name
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Indications
-
Notable Side Effects
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