Drugs

Question 1

What is the active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of ferrous gluconate

Answer 1

Iron (ferate)

Used for iron deficiency anemia

Hemochromatosis,Hemosiderosis,Hemolytic anemia

GI irritation, nausea, stomach cramping, staining of teeth, discoloration of urine and stool and heartburn

Question 2

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of Xenical

Answer 2

Orlistat

Obesity management

Pregnancy, chronic malabsorption, cholestasis

Oily spotting, flatulence, fatty stool and increased defecation

Question 3

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of Orfarin

Answer 3

Warfarin

For venous thrombosis, post MI, strokes and thromboembolism

Low therapeutic window: pregnancy, hemorrhagic tendencies recent or contemplated eye or traumatic surgery

Cholesterol embolus syndrome , intraocular hemorrhage, abdominal pain, anemia And hepatitis

Question 4

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of
Fosavance

Answer 4

Alendronate and cholecalciferol

Osteoporosis

Hypocalcemia, abnormal esophagus, inability to stand or sit upright for 30 mins

Abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, acid regurgitation and flatulence

Question 5

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of euthyrox

Answer 5

Levothyroxine

Hypothyroidism

Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency

Angina pectoris, arthralgia, congestive heart failure and flushing, MI, palpitations

Question 6

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of vibramycin

Answer 6

Doxycycline

Rickettsial infection, UTI, sexually transmitted infections, RTI, ophthalmic infection, malaria, acne.

Hypersensitivity and pregnancy

Anorexia, dental discoloration, skin hyperpigmentation ,

Question 7

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of
Nexium

Answer 7

Esomeprazole

GERD, helicobacter pylori eradication, NSAIDS gastric ucler, zollinger-ellison syndrome, heartburn

Patients receiving rilpivirine products

Headache, xerostomia, flatulence, indigestion, hepatotoxicity, hypomagnesemia

Question 8

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of nyda spray

Answer 8

Dimethicone

Head lice

Hypersensitivity

Itching, irritation of the neck or eye

Question 9

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of
Victroza

Answer 9

Liraglutidate

Type two diabetes mellitus and obesity

Patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)

Hypoglycemia, papillary thyroid carcinoma, thyroid c cell hyperplasia

Question 10

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of
Differin cream

Answer 10

Adaplene

Acne

Hypersensitivity

Conjunctivitis, eczema, dryness, scaling, burning, erythema

Question 11

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of lipitor

Answer 11

Atorvastatin

Hyperlipidemia

Acute liver failure

Diarrhea, nasopharyngitis, arthralgia, musculoskeletal pain

Question 12

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of Concor

Answer 12

Bisoprolol

Hypertension, heart failure

Sinus bradycardia, 2°/3° heart block, cardiogenic shock, overt cardiac failure, hypersensitivity, sick sinus syndrome without permanent pacemaker

Cold extremities, bradycardia, hypotension

Question 13

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of cardura

Answer 13

Doxazosin

Hypertension, prostatic hyperplasia

Sensitivity

Vertigo , palpitations , dizziness, fatigue, headache

Question 14

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of
Symbicort

Answer 14

Formoterol/budesonide

Asthma and COPD

Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or acute episodes of asthma or COPD requiring intensive measures

Nasopharyngitis , URTI, headache , tachycardia

Question 15

active, indications ,contraindications and side effects of
Actrapid

Answer 15

Human rDNA insulin

Type one and two diabetes mellitus

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia, allergy, hypokalemia , edema, weight gain