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1
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progestogen

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thickens uterine lining preventing sperm implantation

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2
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ulipristal acestatre

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(EllaOne) EHC, most effective, up to 5day after UPSI

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3
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levonogestrel

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(Levonelle) EHC up to 72 hrs after UPSI

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4
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hydroxycobalamin

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B12 for pernicious anaemia

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5
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folic acid

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for pernicious anaemia

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6
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ibuprofen

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NSAID for pain

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7
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chlorphenamine

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SEDATING antihistamine tabs

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8
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xylometazoline

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nasal spray – vasoconstrictor for congestion

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9
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simple linctus

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demulcent for coating throat (DRY COUGH)

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10
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benzydamine

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NSAID spray/mouthwash for anti-inflammatory

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11
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sodium cromoglicate

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mast cell stabiliser eye drops for hayfever

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12
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loperamide

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anti diarrhoea - slow peristalsis

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13
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dioralyte

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elecrolyte therapy

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14
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aspirin

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NSAID for use in heart inflammation/other inflammatory pain and anti platelets

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15
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cetirizine

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non drowsy 1st line antihistamine

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16
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loratidine

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non drowsy antihistamien

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17
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beclometasone

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corticosteroid – nasal spray for hayfever/nasal issues

reduces inflammation

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18
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senna

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stimulant laxative for constipation, fast acting, stimulates peristalsis

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19
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isphagula husk

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bulk forming laxative, slow acting, adds bulk to stool similar to fibre

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20
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lactulose

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osmotic laxative, slow acting, draws water in

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21
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peptac

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indigestion/reflux

neutralises acid and contains rafting agent

22
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omeprazole

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PPIs to reduce acid production in GERD

23
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miconazole

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topical anti fungal used for oral thrush

24
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fucidin

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topical antibiotic for impetigo

25
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aciclovir

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antiviral cold sore cream

26
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anbesol liquid

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contains lidocaine for pain, chlorocresol for disinfecting,

27
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promethazine

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SEDATING antihistamine for hayfever, motion sickness

28
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cinnarizine

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DROWSY antihistamine for motion sickness

29
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paracetamol

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pain and fever

30
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tamsulosin

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A1 adrenoceptor blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia

31
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duloxetine

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SSRI for stress incontinence

32
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nicotine

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comes as pack, spray, lozenge or gum to quit smoking

33
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solifenacin

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antimuscarinic that inhibits detrusor muscle contraction for urge incontinence

34
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oestrogen/estradiol gel

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applied to vagina for stress/urge incontinence

35
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potassium/sodium citrate mix

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alkalising agent for cystitis - burning while peeing

36
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trimethoprim

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antibiotic for LUTI (FIRST LINE)

37
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nitrofurantoin

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antibiotic for LUTI

38
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guaifenesin

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expectorant to loosen phlegm in productive cough

39
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dextromethorphan

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suppressant for non productive cough

40
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lidocaine/benzocaine

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local anaesthetic

41
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clorhexidine

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antimicrobial used in mouthwash for bacteria/sore throat

42
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antazoline sulphate

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antihistamine eye drops

43
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diclofenac

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NSAID used in gels for localised relief

44
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pseudoephedrine

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used in nasal sprays – vasoconstrictor

for hayfever/cold

45
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naproxen

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NSAID used in period pain

46
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peppermint oil

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laxative effect, antibloating – brings gas bubbles together

can be used for IBS

47
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medoxyrprogesterone

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progesterone in contraceptive implant

48
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elonogestrel

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API in contraceptive implant – inhibits ovulation

49
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copper

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toxic to sperm, prevents implant with inflammatory effect – used in IUD

50
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buscopan

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antispasmodic for stomach cramps

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