Common On-road Drugs Flashcards
1
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Metoprolol
A
- Used to treat high blood pressure
- often used to prevent angina
Often prescribed post MI and in treatment of HF
2
Q
Furosemide
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Diuretic
- often prescribed in HF to prevent fluid build up
- also prescribed to reduce fluid buildup in kidney and/or liver disease
3
Q
Digoxin
A
Cardiac glycoside
- used to treat AF, atrial flutter, and CHF
4
Q
Perindopril
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- used to treat high blood pressure
- ACE inhibitor (helps prevent vasoconstriction via RAAS pathway)
- Brand names include aceon and prestalia
5
Q
Thyroxine
A
Used to treat an under active thyroid (hypothyroidism)
6
Q
Nexium
A
- relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficult swallowing, and persistent cough
- helps heal acid damage to stomach and oesophagus
7
Q
Apixaban
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- anticoagulant
- generally prescribed to patients with previously coagulopathy or at high risk of stroke e.g HF, AF, previous cerebrovascular event, recent surgery
- brand name elequis
8
Q
Paroxetine
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- selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor
- used to treat depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders
9
Q
Sildenafil
A
PDE-5 inhibitor (can’t give gtn within 24 hours)
10
Q
Vardenafil
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PDE-5 inhibitor (can’t use GTN within 24 hours)
11
Q
Avanafil
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PDE-5 inhibitor (can’t use GTN within 24 hours)
12
Q
Tadalafil
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PDE-5 inhibitor (can’t use GTN within 48 hours)
13
Q
Atorvastatin
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- Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in liver and increases LDL uptake from blood
- indicated for use in this with high cholesterol levels to prevent further cardiac disease
14
Q
Simvastatin
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- Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in liver and increases LDL uptake from blood
- indicated for use in this with high cholesterol levels to prevent further cardiac disease
15
Q
Lovastatin
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- Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in liver and increases LDL uptake from blood
- indicated for use in this with high cholesterol levels to prevent further cardiac disease
16
Q
Heparin
A
- anticoagulant
- prevents fibrin formation and therefor prevents formation of stable fibrin clots
- indicated for prevention and treatment of all types of venous thromboembolism in surgical and high risk pts
17
Q
Warfarin
A
- anticoagulant
- Prevents formation of new clots and extension of established clots
- indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of DVT and pulmonary thromboembolism
- also used for prevention of thromboembolism in AF, MI’s and those with prosthetic heart valves
18
Q
Irbesartan
A
- angiotensin II receptor antagonist (angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction, hence receptor antagonist blocks this mechanism)
- used in treatment of hypertension
19
Q
Doxycycline
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- tetracycline antibiotic
20
Q
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
A
- used in treatment of mental/mood disorders
- short acting atypical antipsychotic
- used in treatment of schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar, mania
21
Q
Olanzapine
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- atypical antipsychotic
- used in management of schizophrenia and related psychosis
22
Q
Amlodipine
A
- calcium channel blocker
- used in the treatment of hypertension
23
Q
Amoxicillin
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antibiotic
24
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Panadine Forte
A
paracetamol and codeine mix
