100 most common drugs in GP Flashcards
what is Acetylcysteine used for
Paracetamol overdose
what is activated charcoal used for
In poisoning to reduce GI absorption
what is adenosine used for
to reverse supraventricular tachycardias
(+accessory pathways - Wolff-Parkinson white)
How is adenosine given
Rapid IV injection
how is acetylcystein given
IV infusion
how is activated charcoal given
By mouth
what is adrenaline (epinephrine) used for
anaphylaxis
Cardiac arrest
what dose of adrenaline is used for CPR
1 in 10,000
what dose of adrenaline is used for anaphylaxis
1 in 1000
How can adrenaline be administered
IV infusin or IM injection
what does adrenaline act on
both alpha and beta receptors to increase heart rate and contractility
Give an example of an aldosterone antagonist
Spironolactone
indications for spironolactone
Ascites
heart failure
Hyperaldosteronism
Give an example of alginates/antacids
gaviscon
peptac
What are alginates/antacids used for
Dyspepsia
GORD
what is allopurinol used for
Gout
tumour lysis syndrome
When must allopurinol not be used
During acute flare of gout
give examples of an alpha blocker
doxazocin
Tamulosin
indications for an alpha blockers
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (eases muscles to aid urination)
Hypertension
give an example of an aminoglycosides
gentamicin
what is gentamicin indicated for
Gram-positive bacteria endocarditis
septicaemia
give an example of an aminosalicylate
mesalazine and slufasalazine
Indications for mesalazine or sulfasalazine
Ulcerative colitis
Rheumatoid arthirits (rarer)
what is amiodarone indicated for
arrhythmias - AF, A.flutter, VF, WPW syndrome
Pulseless CPR
Give an example of an ACE-i
Ramipril
Lisinopril
when is an ACE-i indicated
Hypertension
Heart failure
ACS
IHD
CKD
Give an example of an ARB
candersartan
Losartan
indications for an ARB
hypertension
CKD
diabetic nephropathy
IHD
Heart failure
Give an example of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
sertraline
Citalopram
fluoxetine
Indications for an SSRI
OCD
Anxiety
Depression
give an example of a tricyclic antidepressant
amitriptyline
what is a tricyclic antidepressant indicated for
depression
neuropathic pain
what is an example of a seretonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor
Venlafaxine
Mirtazapine
When is an SNRI indicated
anxiety - GAD
depression
give an example of a dopamine D2-receptor antagonist
metoclopramide
Domperidone
when is dopamine D2 receptor antagonist indicated
nausea and vomiting
give an example of a Histamine H1-receptor antagonist
cyclizine
cinnarizine
promethazine
when is a histamine H1-receptor antagonist indicated
Nausea and vomiting
give an example of a phenothiazines
prochlorperazine
chlorpromazine
what is a phenothiazine indicated for
N&V
agitation
what is an example of a serotonin 5-HT3-receptor antagonist
ondansetron
Granisetron
what is a Serotonin 5-HT3-receptor antagonist indicated for
N&V
Chemotherapy
Panic disorders
give an example of an antifungal drug
miconazole
fluconazole
nyastin
clotrimazole
what is an antifungal drug indicated for
a fungal infection
give an example of an antihistamine-H1-receptor antagonist
Chlorphenamine
cetirizine
loratidine
fexofenadine
when is an antihistamine indicated
allergies
hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)
pruritus
utricaria
Give an example of an antimotility drug
loperamide
codeine phosphate
what is an antimotility drug indiciated for
diarrhoea
give an example of an antimuscarinics - bronchodilators
Ipratropium bromide
tiotropium
when is a bronchodilator indicated
asthma COPD
give an example of an antimuscarinic - Cardio and GI use
atropine
Hyoscine butylbromide
Glycopyrronium
what is an antimuscarinic for Cardio/GI use indicated for
bradycardia
IBS
Resp secretions
give an example of an antimuscarinic - For GUM use
oxybutinin
tolterodine
solifenacin
when is an antimuscarinic for GUM use indicated
Urinary incontinence
Give an example of a typical first generation anti-psychotic
haloperidol
chlorpromazine
prochlorperazine
when is a first gen antipsychotic indicated
agitation
psychomotor bipolar disorder
N&V
Schizophrenia
give an example of a second gen anti-psychotics (atypical)
quetiapine
olanzapine
risperidone
clozapine
give an indication for an atypical antipyschotic
agitation
Psychomotor bipolar disorder
schizophrenia
when is aspirin indicated
ACS
AF/flutter
fever
IHD
pain
PAD
stroke
what is the loading dose and maintenance dose for aspirin
300mg loading
75mg maintenance
give examples of benzodiazepines
diazepam
midazolam
temazepam
lrazepam
chlordiazepoxide
when is a benzodiazepine indicated
alcohol withdrawal
anxiety
status epilepticus
insomina
sedation
give an example of a beta2-agonist
salbutamol
sameterol
terbutaline
when is a beta2-agonist indicated
asthmas
COPD
hyperkalaemia
give examples of beta-blockers
bisoprolol
atenolol
propranolol
metoprolol
when are beta-blockers indicated
ACS
angina
AF/flutter
HF
HTN
IHD
SVT
give examples of bisphosphonates
alendronic acid (alendronate)
risderonate
zoledronic acid
when are bisphosphonates indicated
bone mets
Hypercalacaemia of malignancy
osteoporosis
pagets disease
give examples of calcium and Vitamin D
Adcal-D3
Colecalciferol
Calcium carbonate
Calcium gluconate
when is calcium and Vit D indicated
CKD
hyperkalaemia
hypocalacemia
osteoporosis
Vit D deficient
give examples of calcium channel blcokers
amlodipine
verapamil
nifedipine
diltiazem
when are CCB indicated
angina
AF/flutter
HTN
SVT
when is carbamazepine indicated
bipolar disorder
epilepsy
trigeminal neuralgia
give an example of an anticonvulasant
carbamazepine
give an example of a cephalosporins and carbapenems
cefalexin
cefotaxime
meropenem
when are cephalosporins and carbapenems indicated
complex infections
meningitis
pneumonia
spesis
UTI
Give an example of an antiplatelet drug
clopidogrel
when is clopidogrel indicated
ACS
AF/flutter
IHD
PAD
stroke
give an example of a compound inhaler (B2-agonist + corticosteroid)
seretide
symbicort
when is a compound inhaler indicated
asthma
COPD
inflammation
give examples of inhaled corticosteroids
beclomethasone
fluticasone
budesonide
when are inhaled corticosteroids indicated
Asthma
COPD
inflammation
give an example of a systemic corticosteroids
prednisolone
hydrocortisone
dexamethasone
Give indications for systemic corticosteroids
addisons disease
Adrenal insufficiency
allergy
anaphylaxis
AF/flutter
Chemo
Inflamamtion
give examples of topical corticosteroids
hydrocortison
beclometasone
Give an indication for topical corticosteroids
eczema
give an example of a cardiac glycoside
digoxin