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What is Miconazole?

A

For fungal infections (candida)

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What is Erythromycin used for?

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Infections for patients hypersinsitive to penicillin

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What is clarithromycin used for

A

Respiratory disease

Lymes disease

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4
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What side effects can B blockers have?

A

Lichenoid reactions

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What side effect can Diuretics have?

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Dry mouth

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6
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What side effects can ACE inhibitors have? (4)

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Dry mouth
Lichenoid reactions
Taste disturbance
Angioedema

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7
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What side effect does amlodipine have?

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Taste disturbance

Gingival hyperplasia

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What side effect can nifedipine have?

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Gingival hyperplasia

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What drugs might someone be on for Ischemic heart disease?

A

B blockers
CC blockers
Anti platelets
Nitrates

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10
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What side effects can clopidogrel have?

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Lichen planus

Taste disturbance

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What side effect can Nicorandil have and what should happen if so?

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Ulceration- any sign come off the drug seek medical advice

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12
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What drugs might someone be on for heart failure?

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Diuretics
ACE inhibotrs
B blockers
Digoxin

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13
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What is rivaroxaban an example of?

A

Anti coagulant

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14
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What is Amiodarone used for?

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Arrhythmias

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15
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What is Beclometasone an example of?

A

Steroid inhaler for asthma

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16
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What is Salmeterol ?

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Long acting B2 agonist

17
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What is Prednisolone and what is it used for?

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Systemic steroid

Respiratory disease at a severe level

18
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What is Montelkast an example of?

A

Anti leukotriene

19
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What is the steps of asthma medication?

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Short acting B2 agonist
steroid inhaler
Long acting B2 agonist
Anti leukotrine
Systemic steroids
20
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What side effect does steroid inhalers have and what can be done about this?

A

Candidosis

Rinse after use

21
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What side effect can statins have?

A

Lichenoid reactions

Taste disturbance

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