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Prednisilone

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Inflammatory and allergic disorders

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Salbutamol

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Short acting bronchodilator

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Amitripityline

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Antidepressant

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Amitripityline

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Hypertension
Angina

(Calcium channel blocker)

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Hyoscine bultylbromide

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Antispasmodic to relieve cramps in the stomach intestines or bladder

(Buscopan)

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Lansoprazole

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Proton pump inhibitor

Stops cells in the lining of the stomach from producing too much acid (ulcers)

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Loperamide hydrochloride

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(Imodium, loperamide)

Acute diArrhoea

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Prednisilone

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Corticosteroid

Preventing or reducing inflammation

Colitis, chrons disease

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Methotrexate

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Affects immune response

Cancers
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Blood and bone marrow cancers

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Ispaghula Husk

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Laxative

Fybogel

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Docusate sodium

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Constipation

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Senna

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Constipation

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Glycerol

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Constipation (suppositories)

Encourages muscles in back passage to contract

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Lactulose

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Constipation

May take up to 48 hours to react

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Movicol

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Macrogol

Constipation

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Digoxin

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Heart failure
Supra ventricular arrhythmias
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter

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Bendroflumethiazide (bendrofluazide)

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Thiazide diuretic
Oedema
Hypertension

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Metolazone

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Oedema

Hypertension

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Bumetanide

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Oedema

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Furosemide

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Oedema

Hypertension

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Adenosine

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Abnormal heart disorders

Reversion to sinus rhythm

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Acebutolol

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Beta blocker
High blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat

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Atenolol

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Beta blocker
Angina
Hypertension
Treat or prevent heart attack

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Bisoprolol

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Beta blocker

Hypertension

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Clizapril
Hypertension | Congestive heart failure
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Ramipril
Hypertension | Symptomatic heart failure
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Losartan
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists | Hypertension
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Glyceryl trinitrate
Nitrate Relaxes blood vessels Angina
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Felodipine
Calcium channel blocker Hypertension Angina
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Nifedipine
Calcium channel blocker Angina Hypertension
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Dobutamine
Inotropic Septic shock Infraction Cardiac surgery
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Heparin
Anitcoagulation (rapid)
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Enoxaparin
Anticoagulant
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Warfarin
Anticoagulant Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Warfarin slows down the production of vitamin k which increases the time it takes for your blood to clot INR will be measured once or twice a week which measures how long it takes for your blood to clot Warnings!! Do not take if suffers from hypertension, haemophilia
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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) (Anti platlet)
Platelet aggregation inhibitor Atrial fibrillation Following heart surgery Myocardial infarction
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Fluvastatin
Reduces levels of LDLs in blood (cholesterol)
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Simvastatin
Statin | Reduces cholesterol
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Salbutamol
Asthma Broncho spasm Fast acting
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Temazepam
Hypnotic Insomnia Short term use
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Melatonin
Insomnia | Short term use
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Diazepam
Short term use in anxiety or insomnia Benzodiazepines
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Haloperidol
Antipsychotic Tourette's Schizophrenia
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Clozapine
Anti psychotic Schizophrenia
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Lithium carbonate
Mania Bipolar disorder Recurrent depression Aggressive behaviour
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Ondansetron
Anti sickness Works in 1-2 hours Blocks serotonin production Side effects constipation headache and feeling flushed
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Paracetamol
Non opioid Mild to moderate pain, Pyrexia 500mg-1g every 4-6 hours Max of 4g
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Nefopam
Moderate pain
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Codeine phosphate
Mild to moderate pain Diarrhoea 30-60mg every four hours Max daily amount - 240mg Opioid Binds to opioid receptors decreasing the way you feel pain and reaction to pain Side effects - feeling sick, constipation, dry mouth, feeling sleepy Can be used with paracetamol
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Tramadol hydrochloride
Moderate to severe pain Side effects are feeling sick and dizzy
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Phenytoin
Epilepsy
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Gabapentin
Anti epileptic medicine Neuropathic pain (diabetes)
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Sodium valporate
All forms of epilepsy | Regular daily medication
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Flucloxacillin
Antibiotic Should be taken when your Stomach is empty. Dose taken 2 hours before meals. Ear infections, skin infections, bone, heart and chest.
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Amoxicillin
Antibiotic Bacterial infections such as respiratory, urine, ear and dental abscesses. Can be taken before or after food
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Co amoxiclav
A mixture of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid Aka Augmentin) ``` Bacterial infections Sinus infections Urine infections Skin infections Joint infections Dental infections ```
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Doxycycline
Antibiotic Take with plenty of water Do not take indigestion remedies Side effects are stomach upset and diarrhoea Bacterial infections Chest, urine, skin, sexually transmitted
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Gentamicin
Bacterial infections
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Erythromycin
Antibiotic Suitable for people allergic to penicillin Acute bacterial infections Also used for longer term skin conditions such as acne and Rosacea
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Vancomycin
Antibiotic Clostridium difficile Inflammation of colon and small intestines

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