Classic/Relevant Treatments 1 Flashcards
Absence seizures?
Ethosuximide
Acute gout attack?
NSAIDs, colchicine
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (M3)?
All-trans retinoic acid
ADHD?
Methylphenidate, amphetamines
Alcohol abuse?
AA + disulfiram for pt and Al-Anon for family
Alcohol withdrawal?
BZDs
Anorexia?
SSRIs
Anticoagulation during pregnancy?
Heparin
Arrhythmia in damaged cardiac tissue?
Class IB antiarrhythmic (lidocaine, mexiletine, tocainide)
B12 deficiency?
Vit B12 supplementation (work up cause with Schilling test)
BPH?
Tamsulosin, finasteride
Bipolar disorder?
Lithium, valproate, carbamazepine, lamotrigine (mood stabilizers)
Breast cancer in postmenopausal woman?
Aromatase inhibitor (anastrozole)
Buerger’s dz?
Smoking cessation
Bulimia?
SSRIs