Common medications 1 Flashcards
Use of levothyroxine
Treats hypothyroidism
Side effects of levothyroxine
- reduced appetite
- anxiety
- diarrhoea
- insomnia
- exacerbation of existing heart problems
Levothyroxin inportant information
- Take on an empty stomach
- Avoid antacids and iron for 4 hours after dose
Lisinpril class of drug
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor
Lisinopril uses
- hypertension
- heart failure
- after a heart attack
Lisinopril side effects
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
- dizziness, low blood pressure
- dry cough
- elevated potassium
- kidney problems
- rash
- angioedema (rare, serious)
Lisinopril important information
- may protect kidney function in diabetes
- avoid during pregnanct
- avoid potassium supplements
Atorvastatin class of drug
“Statin” HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Atorvastatin uses
- Hyperlipidaemia
- Prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- Prevention on a second heart attack or stroke
Atorvastatin side effects
- headache
- muscle pain
- diarrhoea
- increased liver enzymes
- indigestion, nausea
- increase blood sugar
- rhabdomyolysis
- tendon rupture
Atorvastatin important information
- Not for use in pregnancy
- Limit alcohol consumption
Metformin uses
- Type 2 diabetes
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
Metformin side effects
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- low energy
- vomiting
Metformin important information
- take with food
- avoid alcohol
Amlodipine class of drug
Calcium channel bocker
Uses of amlodipine
- high blood pressure
- angina
- raynaud phenomenon
Side effects of amlodipine
- fluid retention, oedema
- dizziness, fatigue
- hypotension
- tachycardia
- skin reactions
Omeprazole class of medication
Proton pump inhibitor
Omerprazole uses
- GORD
- Oesophagitis
- Gastric and duodenal ulcers (treatment and prophylaxis)
- Helicobacter pyori eradication (with other drugs)
Omeprazole side effects
- abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation
- headache
- dry mouth
Losartan class of medication
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Losartan uses
- Diabeteic nephropathy
- Hypertension (including reduction in stroke risk)
- Chronic heart failre (where ACE inhibitors are contraindicated)
Losartan side effects
- Renal impairment
- Postural hypotension
- Hyperkalaemia
- Cough
- Abdominal pain, headache
Losartan important information
- Avoid use in pregnanacy
- Avoid potassium supplements
- Dehydration increases risks of side effects
Salbutamol class of drug
Short acting beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonist
Salbutamol side effects
- Arrhythmias, palpitations
- Nervousness, insomnia
- Hypokalaemia (with high doses)
- Nausea, headache
- Tremor
Gabapebtin uses
- focal seizures
- peripheral neuropathic pain
- menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer
- oscillopsia and spasticity in multiple sclerosis
Gabapentin side effects
- dry mouth
- fatigue, nausea, vomiting
- blurred vision, slurred speech
- decreases mental alertness
Dihydrcodeine side effects
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Euphoric mood
- Vomiting (more common with initiation)
- Respiratory depression (with high doses)
- Withdrawal syndrome
Furosemide class of medication
Loop diuretic
Furosemide side effects
- dizziness
- electrolyte imbalance
- fatigue
- headache
- muscle spasms
Amoxicillin side effects
- diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
- skin reactions
- thrombocytopenia
- hypersensitivity
