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Common medications 1 Flashcards

1
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Use of levothyroxine

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Treats hypothyroidism

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Side effects of levothyroxine

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  • reduced appetite
  • anxiety
  • diarrhoea
  • insomnia
  • exacerbation of existing heart problems
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Levothyroxin inportant information

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  • Take on an empty stomach
  • Avoid antacids and iron for 4 hours after dose
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4
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Lisinpril class of drug

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ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor

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5
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Lisinopril uses

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  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • after a heart attack
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Lisinopril side effects

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  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
  • dizziness, low blood pressure
  • dry cough
  • elevated potassium
  • kidney problems
  • rash
  • angioedema (rare, serious)
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Lisinopril important information

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  • may protect kidney function in diabetes
  • avoid during pregnanct
  • avoid potassium supplements
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Atorvastatin class of drug

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“Statin” HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

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9
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Atorvastatin uses

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  • Hyperlipidaemia
  • Prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
  • Prevention on a second heart attack or stroke
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Atorvastatin side effects

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  • headache
  • muscle pain
  • diarrhoea
  • increased liver enzymes
  • indigestion, nausea
  • increase blood sugar
  • rhabdomyolysis
  • tendon rupture
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Atorvastatin important information

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  • Not for use in pregnancy
  • Limit alcohol consumption
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Metformin uses

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  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome
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Metformin side effects

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  • diarrhoea
  • nausea
  • low energy
  • vomiting
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Metformin important information

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  • take with food
  • avoid alcohol
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15
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Amlodipine class of drug

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Calcium channel bocker

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16
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Uses of amlodipine

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  • high blood pressure
  • angina
  • raynaud phenomenon
17
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Side effects of amlodipine

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  • fluid retention, oedema
  • dizziness, fatigue
  • hypotension
  • tachycardia
  • skin reactions
18
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Omeprazole class of medication

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Proton pump inhibitor

19
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Omerprazole uses

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  • GORD
  • Oesophagitis
  • Gastric and duodenal ulcers (treatment and prophylaxis)
  • Helicobacter pyori eradication (with other drugs)
20
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Omeprazole side effects

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  • abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation
  • headache
  • dry mouth
21
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Losartan class of medication

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Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

22
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Losartan uses

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  • Diabeteic nephropathy
  • Hypertension (including reduction in stroke risk)
  • Chronic heart failre (where ACE inhibitors are contraindicated)
23
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Losartan side effects

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  • Renal impairment
  • Postural hypotension
  • Hyperkalaemia
  • Cough
  • Abdominal pain, headache
24
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Losartan important information

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  • Avoid use in pregnanacy
  • Avoid potassium supplements
  • Dehydration increases risks of side effects
25
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Salbutamol class of drug

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Short acting beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonist

26
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Salbutamol side effects

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  • Arrhythmias, palpitations
  • Nervousness, insomnia
  • Hypokalaemia (with high doses)
  • Nausea, headache
  • Tremor
27
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Gabapebtin uses

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  • focal seizures
  • peripheral neuropathic pain
  • menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer
  • oscillopsia and spasticity in multiple sclerosis
28
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Gabapentin side effects

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  • dry mouth
  • fatigue, nausea, vomiting
  • blurred vision, slurred speech
  • decreases mental alertness
29
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Dihydrcodeine side effects

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  • Constipation
  • Drowsiness
  • Euphoric mood
  • Vomiting (more common with initiation)
  • Respiratory depression (with high doses)
  • Withdrawal syndrome
30
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Furosemide class of medication

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Loop diuretic

31
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Furosemide side effects

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  • dizziness
  • electrolyte imbalance
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • muscle spasms
32
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Amoxicillin side effects

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  • diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
  • skin reactions
  • thrombocytopenia
  • hypersensitivity

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