All Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Levadopa
A
Parkinsons
Dont crush
Increase effect when added w/ carbidopa
Restored dopamine levels
2
Q
Benzotropine
A
Parkinsons
Blocks actylcholine
3
Q
Donepezil
A
Altzheimers
Blocks acetylcholinesterase
Full benefit may take 6 months
4
Q
Interferons
A
Multiple sclerosis
Decrease immune response against myelin sheaths
5
Q
Diazepam
A
Status epilepticus
Avoit alchohol
6
Q
Hydantonins
A
Seizures: partial, tonic clonic
Dampens cns activity
Desensitises na channels
7
Q
Phenytonin (dilantin
A
Seizures: tonic clonic
May cause overgrowth of gums
Avoid tcas alchohol
Not our first choice drug
8
Q
Valproic acid
A
Seizures
Monitor liver
Dont use in children under 3
9
Q
Latanoprost
Xalatan
A
Galucoma - open angoe
Increases outflow.
Give in evening
Dont use with thimerosol
10
Q
Timolol
A
Glaucoma
Beta blocker
Close tese duct
