All Around Medicine And Function Flashcards
What is Levo thyroxine
Synthetic T4 thyroxine to supplement thyroid
Omeprazol
Proton pump inhibitor that inhibit parietal cells
Flurocortisone
Synthetic Aldosterone
amitriptyline
Anti-depressant - Tricyclin
Guanfacine
ADHD medication. Selective central alpha 2a adrenergic receptor agonist
Common side effects to Guanfacine?
Low blood pressure
Dextroamphetamine
Psycho stimulant that treats ADHD
Increased dopamine and noradrenaline release
Carbimazole
Hyperthyroid treatment. Prevents excess Iodine intake
Metformin
Diabetes medication. Inhibits liver mitochondria reducing glycogenesis
Thiazide
Diuretic. Interacts specifically with distal convoluted tubule
Amiloride
Diuretic. Interacts with cortical collecting duct
Acetazolamide
Diuretic. Interacts with proximal convoluted tubule
Flurosemide
Diuretic. Interacts with thick ascending limb
What are the side effects of Dextroamphetamine
Insomnia, weight loss, growth retardation
What defines having diarrhoea
Having 3 loose/watery stools a day
What are the three types of diarrhoea
Secretory Diarrhoea - too much water is being excreted into waste.
Osmotic Diarrhoea - water not able to move via osmosis through waste due to blocked osmotic activity
Inflammatory Diarrhoea - Damage to enterocytes through toxins causing inefficient water reabsorption
Why are antibiotics not usually prescribed for treating bacterial Diarrhoea
They reduce the duration only by a day
They also kill healthy bacteria in gut opening pathways for opportunistic bacteria
What are characteristics of Ecoli 0157
Releases shiga toxin, can infect in small number, sporadic outbreaks can occur in communities
What can shiga toxin cause
Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome
Methylphenidate
Dopamine and Noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. ADHD medication
Citalopram
Anti-depressant - Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitor
Hydrocortisone
Synthetic Cortisol
What are anticholinesterase
Medication that inhibits cholinesterase
Doneprizil
An anticholinesterase used for Alzheimer’s
Why not use psychostimulant for dementia with Lewy bodies
Caused severe hallucinations and distress
Dapagliflozin
SGLT2 inhibitor. Type 2 diabetes medication
What does Orlistat do?
Inhibits pancreatic lipase and colipase preventing breakdown of fat
