Drug performas

Question 1

Paracetamol drug name

Answer 1

acetaminophen/N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanamide

Question 2

Paracetamol trade names

Answer 2

Tylenol
Calpol
Panadol

Question 3

Paracetamol indications

Answer 3

Mild pain

Question 4

Paracetamol how does it work

Answer 4

Inhibits production of prostaglandins which cause pain and inflammation (mainly in the brain)

Question 5

Paracetamol side effects

Answer 5

Allergic reaction
Rash
Swelling
Flushing
Low bp
fast heartbeat
rare

Question 6

Contraindications paracetamol

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity
analgesic nephropathy
renal disease
hepatic impairment
alcohol abuse

Question 7

Paracetamol interactions

Answer 7

Alcohol - mild sedation, liver damage
Anticoagulants - increases effect
anti-convulsants
some antibiotics (amlodipine)

Question 8

Paracetamol elimination

Answer 8

Kidneys - urine

98% eliminated in 24 hrs

Question 9

Paracetamol advice

Answer 9

relieves pain and fever
2x tablets every 4-6 hours
no more than 8 in 24 hours

Question 10

Ibuprofen drug name

Answer 10

(RS)-2-(4-(2-methylpropyl)phenyl)propanoic acid

Question 11

Ibuprofen trade name

Answer 11

advil
motrin
medipren
nurofen
proposal

Question 12

Ibuprofen indications

Answer 12

Mild pain

Fever

Question 13

Ibuprofen how does it work

Answer 13

blocks prostaglandin to reduce pain and swelling

Question 14

Ibuprofen side effects

Answer 14

Vomiting
heart burn
bloating
gas
diarrhoea
constipation
dizziness
gi ulcer

Question 15

Ibuprofen contraindications

Answer 15

asthma that is NSAID/aspirin sensitive
known hypersensitivity
active GI bleeding
peptic ulcer

Question 16

Ibuprofen interactions

Answer 16

NSAIDs
Aspirin
corticosteroids
antihypertensives
anticoagulants
diuretics

Question 17

Ibuprofen excretion

Answer 17

urine

24 hours

Question 18

Ibuprofen advice

Answer 18

take with meal or snack

Question 19

Co-codamol trade names

Answer 19

panadeine
codibar
tylex

Question 20

Co-codamol uses

Answer 20

mild to severe pain
children over 12
short term relief

Question 21

Co-codamol how does it work

Answer 21

reduces production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord
mild opioid -small amount converted to morphine

Question 22

Co-codamol side effects

Answer 22

constipation
nausea
vomiting
dizziness
light headedness 
infection
addiction

Question 23

Co-codamol contraindictions

Answer 23

known hypersensitivity
conditions where morphine/opioids are contraindicated
0-18 undergone tonsillectomy
breastfeeding

Question 24

Co-codamol interactions

Answer 24

alcohol
some antibiotics 
antihistamines
anaesthetics
anticholinergics (block acetyl choline)

Question 25

Co-codamol elimination

Answer 25

Absorbed from GI tract metabolised in liver excreted in urine as glucuronic acid

Question 26

Co-codamol advice

Answer 26

don't take anything else 2x every 4-6 hours no more than 8 in 24 hrs do not drive until you know how it affects you

Question 27

Chlorphenamine actions

Answer 27

relieves sinus congestion, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy throat, sneezing, due to colds, allergies, hay fever

Question 28

Chlorphenamine tradenames

Answer 28

Puritan | Qdall AR

Question 29

Chlorphenamine how does it work

Answer 29

prevents actions of histamine

Question 30

Chlorphenamine side effects

Answer 30

``` dizziness drowsiness dry mouth/nose/throat blurred vision restlessness ```

Question 31

Chlorphenamine contraindications

Answer 31

known hypersensitivity to antihistamines, lactose, magnesium monoamine oxidase inhibitor in last 14 days

Question 32

Chlorphenamine interactions

Answer 32

alcohol sedatives opioids neuroleptics

Question 33

Chlorphenamine elimintation

Answer 33

metabolised and excreted primarily in urine

Question 34

Chlorphenamine advice

Answer 34

eases allergic reactions | common side effects are sleepiness - may affect driving

Question 35

Gaviscon trade names

Answer 35

tums | maalox

Question 36

What is gaviscon made of

Answer 36

aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate

Question 37

Gaviscon how does it work

Answer 37

neutralises stomach acid to treat heartburn and sour stomach by forming a protective raft on top of the stomach when it comes into contact with acid

Question 38

Gaviscon side effects

Answer 38

nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, headaches

Question 39

Gaviscon contraindictions

Answer 39

``` calcium carbonate sodium hyroxide magnesium stomach or intestinal blockage constipation haemorrhoids ```

Question 40

Gaviscon interactions

Answer 40

phosphate supplements (often contain potassium) calcium supplements other aluminium and calcium antacids

Question 41

Gaviscon elimination

Answer 41

faeces - GI tract