Chapter 7 BNF (Genito-Urinary System) Flashcards
What Drugs are First Line in Urge Urinary Incontinence?
Oxybutynin Tolterodine Darifenacin Solifenacin Trospium Fesoterodine Flavoxate Propiverine
What is second line in urge urinary incontinence?
Mirabegron (QT)
Whats first line in Stress incontinence in women?
Duloxetine
What is first line treatment in Nocturnal Enuresis?
Enuresis Alarms (lower refractory rate)
What is second line in Nocturnal Enuresis?
Desmopressin in over 5 years old?
What are the counselling points with nocturnal enuresis?
restrict fluid intake 1 hr before and 8 hours after
stop in vomiting/diarrhoea
What is the first line in acute urinary retention?
Cathetarisation
What are the side effects of alpha blockers?
hypotension
intra-operative floppy iris syndrome
What are the counselling points with alpha blockers?
Take first dose at bedtime to avoid first dose postural hypotension
What are the side effects of Finestaride?
Male breast cancer
depression and suicidal thoughts (MHRA Alert)
What is the advice on finestaride regarding contraception and pregnancy?
wear condom if partner is pregnant or likely to become pregnant
women of child bearing age avoid handling finasteride tablets (and Dulasteride caps)
What are the fraser guidelines when prescribing to under 16 years.
Can provide contraception without parental consent if:
she understands the advice
cannot be persuaded to tell parents
likely to continue having sex
mental and physical health at risk
which progestogens can be offered to females suffering from acne, breast symptoms, breakthrough bleeding with other progestogens?
Norgestimate
Desogestrel
Drosperinone
Gestodene
What Progestogens are available in POP?
Desogestrel
Norethisterone
Levonogestrel
When should the combined oral contraceptive be started
any time during cycle
if day 6 or later, use protection for 7 days