Ealing Drugs

Question 0

Augmentin

Answer 0

Aka Co-amoxiclav (amoxicillin + clavulanic acid). Beta-lactamase-producing bacterial infections.
PO, 250/125 tablet every 8 hours, 500/125 in severe infection. IV 1.2g every 8 hours.

Question 1

Gabapentin

Answer 1

Focal seizures, Neuropathic pain and migraine prophylaxis.
PO. Day 1: 300mg OD, Day 2: 300mg BD, Day 3: 300mg TDS. OR initially Day 1: 300mg TDS then increased in steps of 300mg.
Max 3.6g daily.

Question 2

Codeine phosphate

Answer 2

Mild to moderate pain, diarrhoea, cough suppression. PO/IM 30-60 mg every 4 hours, max 240 mg daily. Too constipating for long term use.

Question 3

Levothyroxine

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Question 4

Atorvastatin

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Question 5

Metronidazole

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Antibiotic

Question 6

Benzylpenicillin

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Antibiotic

Question 7

Clarithromycin

Answer 7

Antibiotic

Question 8

Adcal D3

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Question 9

Aspirin

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Question 10

Lactulose

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Question 11

Paracetamol

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Question 12

Mirtazapine

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Antidepressant

Question 13

Clopidogrel

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Question 14

Senna

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Question 15

Tinzaparin

Answer 15

Lmwh

Question 16

Hyoscine hydrobromide

Answer 16

Motion sickness, hypersalivation assoc with clozapine, excessive resp secretions.

Question 17

Hydrocortisone

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Question 18

Lanzoprazole

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Question 19

Lisinopril

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ACE-I

Question 20

Loperamide

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Question 21

Ramapril

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Question 22

Bisoprolol

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Question 23

Spirolactone

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Question 24

Cyanocobalamine

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Question 25

Tiotropium

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Question 26

Prednisolone

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Question 27

Seretide

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Question 28

Losartan

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Question 29

Buprenorphine

Answer 29

Strong opioid with long half life, effects only partially reversed by naloxone. Moderate to severe pain: SL 200-400 mcg 6-8 hours, IM 300-600 mcg 6-8 hours.

Question 30

Cyclizine

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Question 31

Amlodipine

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Question 32

Furosemide

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Question 33

Perindopril

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Question 34

Tildiem LA

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Question 35

Enapril

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Question 36

Isosorbide mononitrate

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Question 37

Tamsulosin

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Question 38

Folic acid

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Question 39

Allopurinol

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Question 40

Ferrous sulphate

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Question 41

Haloperidol

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Question 42

Dexamfetamine sulphate

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