Drugs Flashcards
1
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Side effects of steroids
A
Telangiectasia and thin skin = beware of use in dermatitis.
Cushing’s, adrenal suppression and growth retardation.
Fluid retention and weight increase
Osteoporosis in elderly
2
Q
Side effects of statin
A
Headache
Nausea
Thrombocytopenia
Sleep disturbance
3
Q
Indication for statin
A
Hypercholesterolaemia
CVD prevention
4
Q
Action of statin
A
Inhibit HMG CoA reductase, reduce cholesterol synthesis.
5
Q
Indication for levothyroxine
A
Hypothyroidism
6
Q
Side effects of levothyroxine
A
Thyrotoxic crisis. Tremor N and D Sleep disturbance Flushing and sweating
7
Q
Action of Ramipril
A
ACE inhibitor.
8
Q
Indication for Ramipril
A
HTN
Heart failure
MI prophylaxis in high risk patients
9
Q
Side effects of ramipril
A
Cough (change to ARB)
Light headed
N and V
Blurred vision
