common meds

Question 1

Omeprazole

what is it

Answer 1

Reduces the amount of acid in your stomach makes

• Usually used for indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux
• Also taken to prevent stomach ulcers
• Starts to work in 2-3 days
• It works by inhibiting a proton pump which has eznymes that produce acids. So if these enzymes no work–> less acid

Question 2

Omeprazole

Side effects

Answer 2

Headaches
Diarrhoea
Stomach pain

Question 3

Meds that end in “one” are ….

Answer 3

Steroids

Question 4

Hydrocortisone

What is it

Answer 4

Steroid med that works by calming down your body’s immune response.
* Reduces pain, itching and inflammation
* Can also be used to replace hormone cortisol for those who lack it.

Question 5

Hydrocortisone

Side effects

Answer 5

Increased appetite
Mood changes
Insomnia

Question 6

Any med which ends in “ine” are..

Answer 6

Antihistamines

Question 7

What are antihistamines used for

Answer 7

Relief of allergic symptoms

Treats:
Hayfever
Red ittchy eyes (conjunctivitis)
Eczema
Hives

Question 8

side effects of antihistamines

Answer 8

Nausea
Sleepy (some antihistamines)
Dry mouth
HEadaches
Blurred vision

Question 9

Any meds that end in ol are

Answer 9

Paracetamols!!!!

Question 10

Paracetamol

What it does

Answer 10

common painkiller for children

Often used to treat:
* headaches
* stomach ache
* earache
* cold symptoms.
* It can also be used to bring down a high temperature (fever)

Takes 30 mins after tab/syrup
60mins after suppository