Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
How does cocaine cause peptic ulcer disease
A
Secondary to mucosal ischaemia
2
Q
Which ant-acid is not metabolised in the liver (no first pass metabolism)
A
Nitazidine
Can be given at bedtime
100% bioavailability
3
Q
Which ant-acid has the highest avidity for the P450 system and thus more drug interactions
A
Omeprazole (CPY219)
4
Q
Which ant-acid medication require dose reduction when the creatinine clearance falls below 50?
A
HR2 antagonists
5
Q
Which drug can reduce serum zinc levels
A
Penicillamine - increases renal clearance of zinc
6
Q
How does obeticholic acid work
A
FXR receptor agonist
7
Q
What drug should be stopped if the pt develops focal nodular hyperplasia of liver?
A
Azathioprine