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Drug Names Flashcards

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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

A

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

A

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

A

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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17
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Metolazone

A

Oedema

Hypertension

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18
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Bumetanide

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Oedema

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19
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Furosemide

A

Oedema

Hypertension

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Adenosine

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Abnormal heart disorders

Reversion to sinus rhythm

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21
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Acebutolol

A

Beta blocker
High blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat

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Atenolol

A

Beta blocker
Angina
Hypertension
Treat or prevent heart attack

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Bisoprolol

A

Beta blocker

Hypertension

24
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Clizapril

A

Hypertension

Congestive heart failure

25
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Ramipril

A

Hypertension

Symptomatic heart failure

26
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Losartan

A

Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Hypertension

27
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Glyceryl trinitrate

A

Nitrate
Relaxes blood vessels
Angina

28
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Felodipine

A

Calcium channel blocker
Hypertension
Angina

29
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Nifedipine

A

Calcium channel blocker
Angina
Hypertension

30
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Dobutamine

A

Inotropic
Septic shock
Infraction
Cardiac surgery

31
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Heparin

A

Anitcoagulation (rapid)

32
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Enoxaparin

A

Anticoagulant

33
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Warfarin

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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)

A

Platelet aggregation inhibitor
Atrial fibrillation
Following heart surgery
Myocardial infarction

35
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Fluvastatin

A

Reduces levels of LDLs in blood (cholesterol)

36
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Simvastatin

A

Statin

Reduces cholesterol

37
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Salbutamol

A

Asthma
Broncho spasm

Fast acting

38
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Temazepam

A

Hypnotic
Insomnia
Short term use

39
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Melatonin

A

Insomnia

Short term use

40
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Diazepam

A

Short term use in anxiety or insomnia

Benzodiazepines

41
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Haloperidol

A

Antipsychotic

Tourette’s
Schizophrenia

42
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Clozapine

A

Anti psychotic

Schizophrenia

43
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Lithium carbonate

A

Mania
Bipolar disorder
Recurrent depression
Aggressive behaviour

44
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Ondansetron

A

Anti sickness

Works in 1-2 hours

Blocks serotonin production

Side effects constipation headache and feeling flushed

45
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Paracetamol

A

Non opioid
Mild to moderate pain, Pyrexia

500mg-1g every 4-6 hours
Max of 4g

46
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Nefopam

A

Moderate pain

47
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Codeine phosphate

A

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

48
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Tramadol hydrochloride

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Moderate to severe pain

Side effects are feeling sick and dizzy

49
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Phenytoin

A

Epilepsy

50
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Gabapentin

A

Anti epileptic medicine

Neuropathic pain (diabetes)

51
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Sodium valporate

A

All forms of epilepsy

Regular daily medication

52
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Flucloxacillin

A

Antibiotic

Should be taken when your Stomach is empty. Dose taken 2 hours before meals.

Ear infections, skin infections, bone, heart and chest.

53
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Amoxicillin

A

Antibiotic

Bacterial infections such as respiratory, urine, ear and dental abscesses.

Can be taken before or after food

54
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Co amoxiclav

A

A mixture of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid

Aka Augmentin)

Bacterial infections
Sinus infections
Urine infections
Skin infections
Joint infections
Dental infections
55
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Doxycycline

A

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

56
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Gentamicin

A

Bacterial infections

57
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Erythromycin

A

Antibiotic
Suitable for people allergic to penicillin

Acute bacterial infections
Also used for longer term skin conditions such as acne and Rosacea

58
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Vancomycin

A

Antibiotic

Clostridium difficile
Inflammation of colon and small intestines

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