Practical Flashcards
(156 cards)
Metamizol ?
Prescribe Metamizol 500mg 1 package contains 10 tablets, up to 3 times daily
Non-opiod analgesic/ reduce fever
Rp/Metamizol 500mg
Da scatulum : N1 in tabulettis
Signa : Take 1 tablet 3 times daily
Diclofenac ( Voltaren) (Feloran )
Film-coated tablet. Prescribe Feloran film-coated tablets, containing 25mg diclofenac. 1 package contains 30 tablets. To be administered 25-50 mg three times a day.
NSAID , gout
Rp/Diclofenac
Da scatulum : N1 in in film tabulettis
Signa : Take 1 tablet 3 times daily
Gastroresistant tablet. Prescribe Salazopyrin gastroresistant tablets, containing 500mg sulfasalazine. 1 package contains 20 tablets. To be administered 1500 – 2000mg per day in 3-4 divided doses.
Sulfasalazine ?
Rp/Salazopyrin 500mg
Da Scatulum : N1 in tabulettis enterosolvebtibus
Signa : Take 1 tablet 3 times daily
Anti-Rheumatic , Ex rheumatoid arthritis
Prescribe Retard Tablet 300mg Theophylline , 1 packages contains 20 tablets , administer 600mg per day in two divided doses
Rp/Theophylline 300mg
Da scatulum: N1 in retard tabulettis
Signa : Take 1 tablet 2 times daily
Treats Asthma and COPD
Bronchodilator, Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor
Prescribe Verapimil 120mg ,1 package contains 50 tablets to be taken 240-480 mg per day divided into two doses
Rp/Verapimil 120mg
Da scatulum : N1 in depot tabulettis
Signa : Take 1 tablet 2 times daily
Calcium channel blocker :
1.) Hypertension
2.) Angina
3.) Cardiac Arythmias , Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular tachycardia
Prescribe sublingual tablet Isoket containing Isosorbide Dinitrate 5mg , 1 package contains 60 tablets , to be taken a dose of 5mg during acute angina attack
Rp/Isosorbide Dinitrate 5mg
Da scatulum : N1 in tabulettis sublingual
Signa : Take 1 during acute angina attack
Nitrates group
Relaxes and dilates blood vessels
Relieves chest pain
Prescribe Efferalgan effervescent tablets containing Paracemtol 500mg , 1 package has 16 tablets to be taken 500-1000mg three to four times daily
Rp/Paracetamol 500mg
Da scatulum : N1 In Tabulettis Effervescentibus
Signa : Take 1 tablet 3 times daily
Non-opioid analgesic Anti pyretic (Reduces fever) and pain relief
inhibits and enzyme in brain which produces prostaglandins (these promote inflammation and transmit pain signals)
For kids give syrup lower dosages (Calpol) , Panadol
Capsule. Prescribe Cefalexin capsules, containing 500 mg of the drug for a 5-day treatment. 1package contains 12 capsules. To be administered in a dose of 500 mg every 6 hours
Rp/Cefalexin 500mg
Da scatulum: N1 in capsulis
Signa : Take 1 capsule every 6 hours
Cephalosporin which treats Bacterial infections, destroys cell wall
Treats : UTI , cellulitis , Impetigo , Bronchitis, pneumonia throat infections
Pastilles. Prescribe Efisol pastilles, containing250 mg degualine. 1package contains 20 pastilles. To be administered in a dose of 250mg every three hours.
Rp/ Degualine 250mg
Da scatulum: N1 in pastilis
Signa : Take 1 pastile every 3 hours
Antibacterial , mild inflammatory in oral cavity
Chewable tablet. Prescribe Singulair tablets, containing 4 mg montelucast. 1package contains 14 tablets. To be administered one tablet in the evening.
Rp/ Montelucast 4mg
Da scatulum: N1 in tabulettis
Signa : Take 1 tablet every evening
Leukotrine Receptor Antagonist
Treats : Asthma , hay fever prevents symptoms of asthma also for Hives treatment if person has hives for longer than 6 weeks
Prescribe Amoksiklav in 1,2 g vials. To be administered 1,2g as an i.v. bolus every 8 hours.
Rp/ Amoksiklav 1,2 mg
Da tales doses : N21 in flacons
Signa : Take one vial every 8 hours
Treats bacterial infections , Penicillin plus clavulanic acid
Remeber when prescribing Da tales doses N21 in flacons
Prescribe 5 ampoules containing 40 mg Methylprednisolon, powder for injection. To be administered 40 mg once daily i.m.
Rp/ Methylprednisolon 40mg
Da tales doses : N5 in ampulis
Signa : Take 1 ampoule daily
Methylpredisolon = Suppress immune system, Reduces inflammation
Mimics the act of cortisol ( Stress , controls BP and increase body metabolism)
Prescribe 20 vials, containing 1000 000 UI Benzylpenicillin. To be administered 1 000 000 UI i.v. every 8 hours
Rp/ Benzylpenicillin 1000 000 IU
Da tales doses N20 in flacons
Signa : Take one vial every 8 hours
Also known as penicillin G
Inhibits Transpeptidase ( cross linked with peptidoglycan) , destroys formation of cell wall)
Effective againts gram positive bacteria
Administered via IV or IM
Transdermal therapeutic system. Prescribe Durogesic TTS, containing 2,5mg fentanyl. Durogesic TTS is administered 2,5 mg/72 hrs. Give directions to the patient how to apply the drug.
Rp./ Fentanyl 2,5mg
Da tales dosis N1 in transdermal therapeutic system
Signa: Adhere on to hairless skin once every three days
Fentanyl x100 stronger than morphine
Most potent opioid
Binds to opiod receptors in brain and spinal cord reducing perception of pain
IV , Transdermal Patches , Nasal sprays , lozenges
Side effects = Respiratory Depression
Powder. Prescribe five sachets Smecta, containing3,76 g diosmectite. To be administered one sachet 3 times a day diluted in 100 ml of water.
Rp/Diosmectite 3,76g
Da tales doses : N5 in pulveribus
Signa : Dilute one sachet in 100ml of water and take 3 times daily
Mineral clay , treats GI issues especially diarrhoea
Binds to toxins and irritants in the digestive tract
Rectalsuppository. Prescribe Profenid rectal suppositories containing100 mg ketoprofen. 1package contains 12 suppositories. To be administered 100 mg once or twice a day.
Rp/ Ketoptofen 100mg
Da scatulum N1 in Suppositoris rectalibus
Signa : one suppository per day
NSAID
Rectal pain/inflammation
Rectalsuppository. Prescribe Procto - Glyvenol rectal suppositories. 1 package contains 10 suppositories. To be administered once a day. Give instructions to the patient how to apply the drug.
Rp/ Protco-Glyvenol
Da tales doses : N1 in suppositoris rectalibus
Signa : 1 suppository every evening rectally
Treats Hemoroids
Contains Lidocaine—> local Anasthesia
Conatins Tribenoside——> reduces swelling
Vaginal capsule. Prescribe Gyno-Dactarin vaginal capsules, containing 400 mg miconazol. 1package contains 3 vaginalcapsules. Gyno-Dactarin is administered once daily for 3days.
Rp/ Miconazol 400mg
Da scatulum N1 in capsulis Vaginalibus
Signa : Take 1 daily for 3 days
Treats fungal infections especially yeast infections
Inhibits growth of yeast, releives itching burning
Vaginal tablet. Prescribe Canesten GYN vaginal tablets, containing200 mg Clotrimazol. 1 package contains 3 vaginal tablets. Canesten GYN is administered once daily for three consecutive days.
Rp/ Clotrimazol 200mg
Da scatulum N1 in Tabulettis Vaginalibus
Signa : Take one daily for 3 days
Clotrimazol ——> Anti fungal
Imidazole group
Powder for oral suspension. Prescribe Ospamox 250 mg/5ml containing amoxicillin for 60 ml suspension.
Add water to the mark to make up 60 ml suspension.
Reconstituted suspension contains amoxicillin 50 mg/ml.
Children`s dosage regimen is 50-100 mg/kg/24hrs, divided in 4 doses. Prescribe the drug for a child with body weight of 10 kg.
Rp./ Suspensionis Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml
Da. Signa. Add water to the mark. Take 5 ml four times daily
(Rp./ Pulveris Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml
Da. Signa. Add water to the mark.
Take 5 ml every 6 hours
( 100mg x 10kg KG = 1000mg /24 h = 250mg pro Portion)
Granules. Prescribe Uralyt – U in a 280g package containing 2.4g potassium sodium hydrogen citrate in 1 measuring spoonful. To be administered 1 measuring spoonful diluted in a glass of water 4 times a day.
Rp/ Granulorum Uralyt-U 280g
Da signa : 1 spoonful diluted in one glass of water 4 times daily
Treats UTI , makes urine less acidic
Mixture. Prescribe Eunervina in a bottle of 125 ml. To be administered one tablespoonful 3-4 times a day
Rp/ Mixture Eunervina 125ml
Da signa : One tablespoon 3 times daily
Eunervina ——-> Sedative calming effect
Emulsion. Prescribe 0.1% 20 ml Advantan, containing methylprednisolone. To be applied to the affected area and rubbed in the skin once a day.
Rp/ Emulsionis Methylprednisolon 0.1% 20ml
Da signa : Rubbed on affected area of the skin twice a day
Methylprednisolon——> corticosteroid , supress immune system , reduce inflammation
Syrup. Prescribe Paracetamol 125 ml (120mg/5ml) for a child weighing 10 kg. Children`s dosage regimen is 10-15 mg/kg/6hrs
Rp./ Sirupi Paracetamol 125ml (// 120mg/5ml)
Da. Signa. Take 5 ml every 6 hours
10mg x 10 kg = 100 mg / 6 hours = minimal dose
15mg x 10 kg = 150 mg / 6 hours = maximal dose