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Drug Names

Aripiprazole

A 
Class
- 2nd Gen / Atypical Antipsychotic
Brand
- Abilify
Indications
- Schizophrenia (or associated agitation)
- Bipolar mania (or associated agitation)
- Major depressive disorder
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Dipyridamole

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Class
- Anti-platelet Agent
Brand Name
- Persantine
Indications
- Prevention of MI Recurrance
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Zuclopenthixol

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Class
- Typical Antipsychotic
Brand Name
- Clopixol (IM or PO)
- Acuphase (IM)
Indications
- Acute Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
Notable Side Effects
- Prolonged QT interval
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Drug Names

Escitalopram

A 
Class
- SSRI Antidepressant
Brand Name
- Lexapro
Indications
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Notable Side Effects
- Best SE profile for SSRIs but expensive
- Hyponatraemia
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Drug Names

Cholecalciferol

A 
Class
- Vitamin D3
Indications
- Osteoporosis
- Hypocalcaemia w/ hypothyroidism and dialysis
- Rickets
- Osteomalacia
- Hypocalcemic tetany in premature infants
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Esomeprazole

A 
Class
- Proton Pump Inhibitor
Brand Name
- Nexium
Indications
- GORD
- In combo for H. pylori
- NSAID risk reduction
- Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Hydrochlorothiazide

A 
Class
- Thiazide diuretic
Indications
- HTN
- Oedema
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Corvedilol

A 
Class
- Beta-blocker
- Alpha1-blocker
Indications
- CHF
- HTN
- LV Dysfunction post MI
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Domperidone

A 
Class
- DA Receptor blocker
Indications
- N&V
- Prokinetic - increase stomach peristalsis
- Promotes lactation
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Olanzapine

A 
Class
- Atypical antipsychotic
Brand Name
- Zyprexa
Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
Notable Side Effects
- Cholestasis
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Drug Names

Atorvastatin

A 
Class
- Statin
Brand Name
- Lipitor
Indications
- Hyperlipidaemia
- CV Disease prevention
Notable Side Effects
- Cholestasis
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Drug Names

Ondansetron

A 
Class
- Antiemetic
- Selective 5-HT3 Antagonist
Indications
- N&V
- Pruritus
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Metoclopramide

A 
Class
- Antiemetic
Brand Name
- Maxolon
Indications
- N&V
- Gastroparesis
- GORD
Notable Side Effects
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Drug Names

Promethazine

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Class
- Antihistamine
- Antiemetic
Brand Name
- Phenergan
Indications
- Allergies
- N&V
- Motion sickness
- Operative and obstetric sedation
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Clozapine

A 
Class
- 'Atypical' Atypical Antipsychotic
Indications
- Schizophrenia
Notable Side Effects
- Requires monitoring (incl echo, blood tests)
- Antimuscarinic (except excessive salivation)
- Titrate up from a low dose
- Seizures
- Weight Gain
- Agranulocytosis /Neutropenia
- Myocarditis
- Sedation
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Drug Names

Amitriptyline

A 
Class
- TCAs
Brand Name
- Endep
Indications
- Major Depressive Disorder
Notable Side Effects
- Weight gain
- Anticholinergic
- Bone marrow suppression
- EPS or NMS
- Mania
- Orthostatic hypotension
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Drug Names

Movicol

A

Class
- Brand name Laxative Sachet
Indications
- Constipation

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Drug Names

Coloxyl and Senna (brand name)

A 
Class
- Coloxyl - Stool softener
- Senna glycoside - Stimulant laxative
Indications
- Constipation
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Drug Names

Quetiapine

A 
Class
- Atypical Antipsychotic (short-acting)
Brand Name
- Seroquel
Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder (mood stabiliser properties)
- Major Depressive Disorder (w/ antidepressant)
Notable Side Effects
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Drug Names

Desvenlafaxine

A 
Class
- SNRI Antidepressant
Brand Name
- Pristiq
Indications
- Major Depressive Disorder
Notable Side Effects
- Suicidality
- Serotonin Syndrome or NMS
- Teratogen
- Hyponatraemia from SIADH
- Mania activation
- Mydriasis
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Q

Drug Names

Microlax

A

Class

- Stimulant Laxative (enema)

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Q

Drug Names

Donepezil

A 
Class
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Brand Name
- N/A
Indications
- Alzheimer's disease
Notable Side Effects
- SLUDGE symptoms
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Drug Names

Rivastigmine

A 
Class
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Brand Name
- N/A
Indications
- Alzheimer's disease
- Lewy body dementia
Notable Side Effects
- SLUDGE symptoms
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Drug Names

Galantamine

A 
Class
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Brand Name
- N/A
Indications
- Alzheimer's disease
Notable Side Effects
- SLUDGE symptoms
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Drug Names

Memantine

A 
Class
- NMDA Antagonist
Brand Name
- N/A
Indications
- Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's
Notable Side Effects
- Cognitive effects - confusions, insomnia, hallucinations
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Q

Drug Names

Paroxitine

A 
Class
- SSRI Antidepressant
Brand Name
- Paxil
Indications
- Mood disorders (depression & manic attacks)
- Anxiety disorders
Notable Side Effects
-  Hyponatraemia
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Drug Names

Citalopram

A 
Class
- SSRI Antidepressant
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Depression
Notable Side Effects
- Best SE profile of the cheaper SSRIs
- Hyponatraemia
- Cardiotoxicity
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Q

Drug Names

Temazepam

A 
Class
- Short-acting Benzodiazepine
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Insomnia
Notable Side Effects
- Caution with respiratory and renal conditions
- Caution with depression / SI
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Q

Drug Names

Diazepam

A 
Class
- Benzodiazepine
Brand Name
- Valium
Indications
- Anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Sedation
- Status epilepticus
Notable Side Effects
- Caution with respiratory and renal conditions
- Caution with depression / SI
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Q

Drug Names

Alprazolam

A 
Class
- Short-acting Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
Notable Side Effects
- Caution with respiratory and renal conditions
- Caution with depression / SI
- Must taper off dose
- Paradoxical hyperactive/aggressive behaviour
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Q

Drug Names

Oxazepam

A 
Class
- Short-acting Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
Notable Side Effects
- Caution with respiratory and renal conditions
- Caution with depression / SI
- Anterograde amnesia
- Paradoxical hyperactive/aggressive behaviour
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Q

Drug Names

Clonazepam

A 
Class
- Long-acting Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
- Anticonvulsant
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Panic disorders
- Seizure disorders
Notable Side Effects
-
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Drug Names

Midazolam

A 
Class
- Benzodiazepine
- Anxiolytic
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Preoperative/ intubated sedation
- Anaesthesia
Notable Side Effects
- Respiratory depression - only use with continuous monitoring provided
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Q

Drug Names

Reboxetine

A 
Class
- NRI (NA Reuptake Inhibitor)
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- ADHD
Notable Side Effects
-
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Q

Drug Names

Mirtazapine

A 
Class
- NaSSA (NA and Specific Serotonergic Antidepressant)
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders / PTSD
Notable Side Effects
- Suicidal Ideation
- Hyponatraemia
- Must taper off dose
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Q

Drug Names

Valproate

A 
Class
- Anticonvulsant
- Mood-stabilising drug
Brand Name
- Epilim
Indications
- Seizures
- Migraine
- Bipolar Mania
Notable Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Teratogenicity
- Pancreatitis
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Q

Drug Names

Benztropine

A 
Class
- Anticholinergic
- Antiparkinson Agents
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Parkinsonism
- Drug-induced EPS
Notable Side Effects
- Tachyarrhythmia or BPH hx
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Q

Drug Names

Risperadone

A 
Class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar mania
Notable Side Effects
- Increased death assoc. with dementia-related psychosis
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Neutropenia / agranulocytosis
- Metabolic syndrome
39
Q

Drug Names

Zopiclone

A 
Class
- Non-BZD Hypnotic
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Short-term use for insomnia
Notable Side Effects
- Tolerance
- Carcinogenicity
- Dysgeusia (metallic taste)
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Q

Drug Names

Flumazenil

A 
Class
- BZD Toxicity Antidote
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- BZD Overdose
Notable Side Effects
- Seizures
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Q

Drug Names

N-acetylcysteine (NAC)

A 
Class
- Antidotes
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Paracetamol overdose
Notable Side Effects
- Obtain paracetamol level at 4 hours before admission
- Anaphylactoid reaction
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Q

Drug Names

Pregabalin

A 
Class
- Anticonvulsant
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Neuropathic pain (works or doesn't)
- Partial Seizures
Notable Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity
- Suicidal Ideation
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Q

Drug Names

Varenicline

A 
Class
- Smoking Cessation Aid
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Smoking Cessation
Notable Side Effects
- Depression & SI
- Cardiovascular risk
44
Q

Drug Names

Fluvoxamine

A 
Class
- SSRI
Brand Name
- Lovan
Indications
- OCD
- Social Phobia
Notable Side Effects
- SI
- Serotonin Syndrome
- Precipitate mania symptoms
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Q

Drug Names

Carbamazepine

A 
Class
- Anticonvulsant
Brand Name
- Tegretol 
Indications
- Epilepsy
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Bipolar Mania
Notable Side Effects
- Aplastic anaemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
- Hyponatraemia
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Q

Drug Names

Pethidine

A 
Class
- Synthetic Opioid
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- Pain management
Notable Side Effects
- Dependence develops
- Renal impairment
- CNS depression
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Q

Drug Names

Isotretinoin

A 
Class
- Acne agent
- Retinoid-like agent
Brand Name
- Roaccutane
Indications
- Severe, recalcitrant nodular acne
Notable Side Effects
- Teratogenic
- Common misconception of depression & suicidal ideation
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Drug Names

Generic med name

A 
Class
- 
Brand Name
- 
Indications
- 
Notable Side Effects
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4C - Medications (4 decks)

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