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Drug Names Flashcards

1
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donepezil

A

AChE x

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salbutamol

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SABA

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Humulin S

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SA insulin

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Spironolactone

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Aldosterone receptor antagonist

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netupitant

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neurokinin 1 RA (^ 5HT3 effect / X SP @ CTZ) for anti-emesis

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macrogol

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osmotic laxative

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loperamide

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opioid receptor agonist for diarrhoeal relief

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midazolam

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benzodiazepine (^ GABA affinity)

anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety, sleep medication

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prochlorperazine

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D2 RA (^ AChE effect at myenteric plexus) / - CTZ for anti-emesis

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cinnirazine

A

prevention of motion sickness

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11
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aspirin

A

COX 1 selective NSAID

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12
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Dapagliflozin

A

SGLT 2 inhibitor

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Mifepristone

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Progesterone receptor antagonist (pregnancy termination)

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14
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Furosemide

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Loop diuretic

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15
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Clopidogrel

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ADP receptor antagonists (Antiplatelet)

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fentanyl

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diamorphine (strong opioid)

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Metoprolol

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Class II B adrenergic blocker (anti arrhythmic)

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Ramipril

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ACEi: HTN

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Aspirin

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Selective COX 1 NSAID

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20
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galantamine

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AChE inhibitor

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Ibuprofen

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NSAID (COX1)

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codeine

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moderate U1 agonist (opiod)

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bupivacaine

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local anaesthesia (amide)

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Bisoprolol

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Class II B adrenergic blockers (anti arrhythmic)

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ondasetron

A

5-HT3 RA & CTZ inhibitor for anti-emesis

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Abcixmab

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Glycoprotiein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (antiplatelet)

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27
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docusate sodium

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stimulant laxative / stool softener

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28
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cyclizine

A

H1 RA (- histamineric signals from vestibular system > CTZ) for anti-emesis

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29
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Quinidine

A

Class Ia anti arrhythmic

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30
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reslizumab

A

Anti-IL-5 steroid

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31
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Flecainide

A

Class Ic anti arrhythmic

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32
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Transexamic acid

A

blood clotter (- fibirinolysis)

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33
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codeine

A

opioid (u / d) receptor agonist for pain and diarrhoea relief

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34
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Isophane

A

IA insulin

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35
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Celecoxib

A

Selective COX-2 inhibitor (coxib)

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ropivacaine

A

local anaesthesia (amide)

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37
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Rosiglitazone

A

Thiazolidinediones (v hepatic glucose output & ^ insulin sensitisation)

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glycerin

A

stool softener

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39
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Acetazolamide

A

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

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40
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bisacodyl

A

stimulant laxative

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41
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Nimodipine

A

dihydropyridine HTN

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42
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Aspart

A

RA insulin

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43
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hycosine hydrobromide

A

Muscarinic RA (AChE Rs) & CTZ inhibitor for anti-emesis

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44
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formoterol

A

LABA

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45
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Nifedipine

A

Dihydropyridine HTN

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Dipyridamole

A

Phosphodiesterase inhibitor (antiplatelet)

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47
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Etoricoxib

A

Selective COX-2 inhibitor (coxib)

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48
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Metformin

A

Biguanide (v hepatic glucose)

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49
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montelukast

A

leukotrine receptor antagonist (x CysLT1 > v LTC4 prod by mast cells > v bronchoconstriction)

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50
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Doxazosin

A

A blocker

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51
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Glargine

A

LA insulin

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52
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Alirocumab

A

X PCSK9 (v LDL)

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53
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Bendroflumethiazide

A

Thiazide (HTN, HF, pul oedema)

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54
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rivastigmine

A

AChE inhibitor

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55
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lactulose

A

osmotic laxative

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56
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Pioglitazone

A

Thiazolidinediones (v hepatic glucose output & ^ insulin sensitisation)

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57
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Evolocumab

A

X PCSK9 (v LDL)

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58
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Verapamil

A

CCB anti arrhythmic

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59
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diclofenac

A

NSAID

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60
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lorazepam

A

benzodiazepine (potentiates GABA effect)

anti-epilepsy treatment, and

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Xenon

A

non-GABA mediated volatile anaesthesia

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62
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Dapagliflozin

A

SGLT 2 inhibitor (gliflozin)

63
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Losartan

A

ARB: HTN

64
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Verapamil

A

Phenylakylamine HTN

65
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barbituates

A

potentiate GABA activity > sedation

66
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naloxone

A

opioid receptor antagonist

67
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Fenofibrate

A

Fibrate (v CVD risk by + PPARa ^TG / fat metabolism)

68
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ispaghula husk

A

bulk forming laxative

69
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Sotalol

A

Class III anti arrhythmic

70
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Sitagliptin

A

DPP 4 inhibitors (x incretin breakdown)

71
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Dilitiazem

A

CCB anti arrhythmic

72
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ERT

A

Unopposed oestrogen HT

73
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Simvastatin

A

Statin (v CVD risk)

74
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Amiodarone

A

Class III anti arrhythmic

75
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Streptokinase

A

Clot buster

76
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apreptiant

A

neurokinin 1 RA (^ 5HT3 RA effect / x SP @ CTZ) for anti-emesis

77
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metoclopramide

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D2 RA (^ AChE effect in myenteric plexus) / - CTZ for anti-emesis

78
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Aspirin

A

COX inhibitor (antiplatelet)

79
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domperidone

A

D2 RA (^ AChE effect at menteric plexus) / - CTZ for anti-emesis

80
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prednisolone

A

oral steroid

81
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morphine

A

Strong U1 agonist (opioid)

82
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fosaprepitant

A

neurokinin 1 RA (^ 5HT3 RA effect / x SP @ CTZ) for anti-emesis

83
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Propofol

A

Rapidly acting GABA agonist (IV anaestheia)

84
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Methazolamide

A

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

85
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ketamine

A
86
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aminophylline

A
87
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Ticagrelor

A

ADP receptor antagonists (antiplatelet(p)

88
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vilanterol

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89
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Diclofenac

A

NSAID (COX2)

90
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Alteplase

A

Clot buster

91
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Amlodipine

A

Dihydropyridine HTN

92
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procaine

A
93
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terbutaline

A

SABA

94
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Actrapid

A

SA insulin

95
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Ulipristal acetate

A

Emergency contraception

96
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promethiazine

A

H1 RA (- histaminergic signals from vestibular system > CTZ) for anti-emesis

97
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Bumetanide

A

Loop diuretic

98
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Amiloride

A

K+ sparing diuretic

99
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beclomethasone

A

ICS

100
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N2O

A
101
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Lithium

A

ADH inhibitor

102
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Chlorothalidone

A

Thiazide-like

103
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theophylline

A

methylxanthine (adenosine receptor antagonist)

104
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Hydrochlorothiazide

A

Thiazide

105
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methyl cellulose

A

bulk forming laxative

106
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methylprednisolone

A

corticosteroid for anti-emesis

107
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Gliclazide

A

Sulphonylureas (^ insulin)

108
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Propranolol

A

Class II B adrenergic blocker (anti arrhythmic)

109
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etoricoxib

A

COX 2 selective NSAID

110
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memantine

A

Alzheimer’s (X NMDA receptors)

111
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morphine

A

opioid (u / d) receptor agonist for pain and diarrhoeal relief

112
Q

Bisoprolol

A

B blocker

113
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Paracetamol

A

Non-NSAID, non-opioid antipyretic

114
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Labetalol

A

B blocker

115
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Lisinopril

A

ACEi: HTM

116
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dexamethasone

A

corticosteroid for anti-emesis

117
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Prasugrel

A

ADP receptor antagonists (antiplatetets)

118
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Lidocaine

A

Class In anti arrhythmic

119
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nabilone

A

cannabinoid for anti-emesis

120
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Saxagliptin

A

DPP 4 inhibitor (x incretin breakdown)

121
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122
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Canagliflozin

A

SGLT 2 inhibitors (gliflozin)

123
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fluticasone

A

ICS

124
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salmeterol

A

LABA

125
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Candesartan

A

ARB: HTN

126
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Mannitol

A

Osmotic diuretic

127
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Procainamide

A

Class Ia anti arrhythmic

128
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Atorvastatin

A

Statin (v CVD risk)

129
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Clomiphene

A

Anovulation treatment

130
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lidocaine

A

local anaesthesia

131
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Liraglutide

A

GLP 1 receptor agonists (^ insulin secretion)

132
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Naproxen

A

NSAID (COX1)

133
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Tolvaptan

A

ADH antagonist

134
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Metoprolol

A

B blocker

135
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Exenatide

A

GLP 1 receptor agonist (^ insulin secretion)

136
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budesonide

A

ICS

137
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Ezetimibe

A

Cholesterol absorption inhibitors

138
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Diltiazem

A

Banzothiazapine HTN

139
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buprenorphine

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140
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HRT

A

Opposed oestrogen HT

141
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omalizumab

A

Anti-IgE steroid

142
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Tamoxifen

A

SERM (breast cancer prevention)

143
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Tiotropium

A

LAMA

144
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Indapamide

A

Thiazide-like

145
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ibuprofen

A

COX 1 selective NSAID

146
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naproxen

A

NSAID (COX 1/2 selectivity)

147
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salbutamol

A

SABA

148
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clomipramide

A

TCA: anti-psychotic (OCD)

149
Q

pregabalin

A

GABA analogue (x benzodiazepine LT use)

150
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azathioprine

A

steroid sparing drug

151
Q

mycophenolate mofetil

A

steroid sparing drug

152
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cyclophosphamide

A

steroid sparing drug

153
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rifampicin + isoniazid + pyrazinamide + ethambutol

A

anti-TB = RIPE

rifampicin = x D/RNA synth

isonazid = x cw synth

pyrazinamide = x fatty acids > cidal

ethambutol = x cw synth

154
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misoprostol

A

x NSAID induced peptic ulcer disease (x PPI)

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