BNF - Script Flashcards

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Barbiturates

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Barbiturates are a class of drugs that act as central nervous system (CNS) depressants. They work by enhancing the action of a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which has an inhibitory effect on brain activity. This action leads to sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), and anticonvulsant effects, depending on the dosage

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Which ONE of the following medicines contains aspartame as an excipient?

Co-amoxiclav suspension
Naseptin® nasal cream
Phenytoin oral suspension
Phosphate effervescent tablets
Tacrolimus solution for infusion

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Phosphate effervescent tablets

Effervescent tablets often contain aspartame as a sweetener to improve taste, especially because effervescent formulations dissolve in water and can have an unpleasant taste without a sweetening agent.

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