Pharmacology Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Codeine phosphate
A
Opiate
Analgesia
Anti-diarrhoeal
15-60mg qds
2
Q
Loperamide
A
Antidiarrhoeal
1-4mg
3
Q
Prochlorperazine
A
Dopamine antagonist
Schizophrenia and nausea
4
Q
Lactulose
A
Osmotic laxative
5
Q
MgSO4
A
Osmotic laxative
6
Q
NSAID CI
A
NSAIDS
No urine Sys dysfunction Asthma Indigestion Dyscrasia - clotting
7
Q
Trimethoprim and Methotrexate
A
CI
Both folate antagonists
8
Q
Insulin route
A
All sub cut apart from
Short acting sliding scales e.g. Actrapid/novorapid - IV
9
Q
Vancomycin Monitoring
A
Ototoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
10
Q
Drugs that affect seizure control
A
Recreational - ETOH, cocaine, amphetamines Abx - Cipro, levofloxacin Resp - aminophylline, theophylline M's - methylphenidate, mefanamic acid Smoking - bupropion