August Flashcards
What is the interaction problem with sertraline and naproxen?
SSRIs might increase the risk of GI bleeding, especially upper GI and the risk appears to be further increased by the concurrent use of NSAIDs. SNRIs might be similarily affected.
What is lymecycline?
Broad spectrum tetracycline antibiotic, moderate to severe acne for 8 weeks duration.
What is fenbid gel?
Ibuprofen gel
Can a patient use ibuprofen tablets and ibuprofen gel at the same time for relief of tendonitis?
Wouldnt recommend, unlikely to get extra benefit from gel that not already recieving from systemic route.
How are prolonged seizures treated in the community setting?
Midazolam or rectal diazepam for all who have had a previous episode of prolonged or serial convulsive seizures.
Buccal midazolam is preferred to rectal diazepam. If IV is already in place, use IV Lorazepam.
Warfarin can interact with what common OTC items?
Vit K + Topical miconazole
What limitations are there to magnesium sulfate paste use?
None.
What is the active ingredient of Canespro?
40% urea, softens the infected nails. Not for diabetics.
What is the active ingredient of Scholl fungal nail treatment?
Miconazole -> X Warfarin interactions.
What is sativex?
Nabixomols/ sativex is a specific extract of Cannabis that was approved as a botanical drug in the United Kingdom in 2010 as a mouth spray to alleviate neuropathic pain, spasticity, overactive bladder, and other symptoms of multiple sclerosis; it was developed by the UK company GW Pharmaceuticals.
What is the active ingredient of night nurse capsules?
Paracetamol = pain Dextromethorphan - morphinian class of opioids, sedative, dissociatve and stimulant properties. Promethazine - strong sedative, weak antipsychotic, used for insomnia in some countries.
What is methyl salicylate?
Mediacated pain plasters.
Metabolised to salisylic acid in the body which is an NSAID.
What is utovlan used for?
Utovlan 5mg is norehisterone a progesterone used for heavy periods, painful periods, irregular periods, PMT, endometriosis, breast cancer.
If for stopping periods, 1 tablet three times for 15mg total to be started 3 days before the period is due and the period will then usually start three days after stopping the medication.
What is naphazoline hydrochloride the active of?
Murine eye drops for irritated eyes.
What is the active(s) of Tyrozettes?
Benzocaine and tyrothricin
What is simeticone used for?
Used with loperamide for stomach cramp/pain with diarrhoea
How much codeine in solpadien max?
12.8mg
What is the benefit for ibuprofen lysine?
Absorped faster = faster pain relief.
What is risperidone?
Antipsychotic, anti-aggressive, bipolar treatment.
Tablet, orodispersible (melt-in-the-mouth) tablet, and oral liquid medicine.
What is buclizine?
Antihistamine found in migraine products which helpts to prevent feelings of nausea.
How does sumatriptan work?
Increases the levels of serotonin in the brain. 18-65 year olds only.
How does buscopan work?
Antispasmodic that targets the underlying problem of non-specific abdominal cramps by relaxing the smooth muscle in the walls of the GI tract.
Metoclopramide and domperidone may have what effect on paracetamol?
Increase pain relief effect.
How to treat travel sickness in pregnancy
travel bands, no OTC
