Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Pyridostigmine
A
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to treat myasthenia gravis
2
Q
prednisolone
A
corticosteroids= immunosuppressant to treat myasthenia gravis
3
Q
Mexilitine
A
Sodium channel inhibitor to treat myotonia congenita
4
Q
halothane
A
general anaesthetic
5
Q
What are the 5 treatments for malignant hyperthermia?
A
- Dantrolene= inhibits ryanodine
- IV hydration
- NaHCO3
- mechanical hyperventilation
- diuretics
6
Q
OD1
A
scorpion toxin activates Nav1.6/7
7
Q
u-TRTX-Tp1a
A
tarantula toxin that targets Nav1.7
8
Q
Eu1.6
A
chrono toxin that targets Cav2.2
9
Q
GP-TX-1
A
Tarantula toxin that blocks Nav1.7
10
Q
phenytoin
A
Na+ inhibitor to treat ataxia 1
11
Q
carbamazepine
A
NA+ inhibitor used to treat ataxia 1
12
Q
Acetazolamide
A
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to treat ataxia due to pH changes
