Drugs - The Basics: What kind of drug is this?

Question 1

Metformin

Answer 1

Oral hypoglycaemic agent (only clinically available bigunide)

Question 2

Gliclazide

Answer 2

Sulphonylurea / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 3

Glimepiride

Answer 3

Sulphonylurea / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 4

Acarbose

Answer 4

α-glucosidase inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 5

Rosiglitazone

Answer 5

Glitazone / oral hypoglycaemic agent (withdrawn)

Question 6

Pioglitazone

Answer 6

Glitazone / oral hypoglycaemic agent (rarely used)

Question 7

Exenatide

Answer 7

Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Therapy / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 8

Liraglutide

Answer 8

Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Therapy / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 9

Lixisenatide

Answer 9

Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Therapy / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 10

Sitagliptin

Answer 10

DPP-4 inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 11

Vidagliptin

Answer 11

DPP-4 inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 12

Saxagliptin

Answer 12

DPP-4 inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 13

Linagliptin

Answer 13

DPP-4 inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 14

Dapagliflozin

Answer 14

SGLT2 Inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 15

Canagliflozin

Answer 15

SGLT2 Inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 16

Empagliflozin

Answer 16

SGLT2 Inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

Question 17

Insulin

Answer 17

Naturally Occurring Protein - Synthetic analogues injected as hypoglycaemic agents

Question 18

FiAsp

Answer 18

Ultrafast acting insulin

Question 19

Humalog

Answer 19

Rapid acting insulin

Question 20

Novorapid/Aspart

Answer 20

Rapid acting insulin

Question 21

Apidra

Answer 21

Rapid acting insulin

Question 22

Isophane or NPH Insulins

Answer 22

Intermediate acting insulins

Question 23

Glargine

Answer 23

Long/Very Long acting insulin

Question 24

Detemir

Answer 24

Long/Very Long acting insulin

Question 25

Degludec

Answer 25

Long/Very Long acting insulin

Question 26

Novomix 30

Answer 26

Fixed combination insulin therapy - 30% rapid, 70% intermediate acting

Question 27

Humulin M3

Answer 27

Fixed combination insulin therapy - 30% rapid, 70% intermediate acting

Question 28

Progesterone

Answer 28

Sex steroid hormone

Question 29

Oestrogens

Answer 29

Group of sex steroid hormones

Question 30

Testosterone

Answer 30

Androgen / Sex steroid hormone

Question 31

Clomiphene

Answer 31

Synthetic anti-oestrogen

Question 32

RU486/Mifepristone

Answer 32

Steroidal Anti-progestogen

Question 33

Finasteride

Answer 33

5α-reductase inhibitor / Synthetic androstane steroid | Prevents testosterone conversion to DHT

Question 34

Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)

Answer 34

Mixed agonist/antagonist of oestrogen

Question 35

Raloxifene

Answer 35

SERM - protects against osteoporosis

Question 36

Tamoxifen

Answer 36

SERM - ER positive breast cancer

Question 37

Selective Progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs)

Answer 37

Mixed agonist/antagonist of progesterone

Question 38

Ulipristal acetate

Answer 38

SPRMs (emergency contraception)

Question 39

Equilenin

Answer 39

Oestrogen derivative used in HRT

Question 40

Ethinyl estradiol

Answer 40

Synthetic Derivative Oestrogen Analogues

Question 41

Mestranol

Answer 41

Synthetic Derivative Oestrogen Analogues

Question 42

Quinestrol

Answer 42

Synthetic Derivative Oestrogen Analogues

Question 43

17α-Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

Answer 43

Synthetic progesterone derivative (delays onset of labour to prevent preterm birth)

Question 44

Norgestrel

Answer 44

Synthetic testosterone derivative

Question 45

Levonorgestrel

Answer 45

Synthetic testosterone derivative (morning after pill, POP)

Question 46

Desogestrel

Answer 46

Synthetic testosterone derivative (POP)

Question 47

COCP

Answer 47

Oestrogen and progestin formulation

Question 48

POP

Answer 48

Progestin combination pill

Question 49

Norethisterone

Answer 49

Synthetic progesterone derivative (POP)

Question 50

Premarin

Answer 50

Conjugated oestrogen tablet - HRT

Question 51

Statin

Answer 51

Lipid-lowering drug

Question 52

Cholesterol lipase inhibitors

Answer 52

Lipid-lowering drug

Question 53

Fibrates

Answer 53

Lipid-lowering drug - PPAR-α agonists

Question 54

Omega-3 fatty acids

Answer 54

Lipid-lowering drug

Question 55

Resins

Answer 55

Lipid-lowering drug

Question 56

Simvastatin

Answer 56

Short-acting Statin

Question 57

Atorvastatin

Answer 57

Statin

Question 58

Rosuvastatin

Answer 58

Statin

Question 59

Ezetimibe

Answer 59

Cholesterol lipase inhibitor

Question 60

Nicotinic acid/niacin

Answer 60

Lipid lowering drug

Question 61

Omacar

Answer 61

Omega-3 fatty acid

Question 62

Fenofibrate

Answer 62

Fibrate/Fibric Acid Derivative

Question 63

Statin plus

Answer 63

Combination therapy for High Cholesterol - fibrate, nicotinic aicd, ezetimibe, omega-3 FAs.

Question 64

Aciclovir

Answer 64

Anti-Herpes virus drug - guanasine nucleoside analogues (HSV1/2, VZV)

Question 65

Valaciclovir

Answer 65

Anti-Herpes virus drug - guanasine nucleoside analogues (HSV1/2, VZV)

Question 66

Penciclovir

Answer 66

Anti-Herpes virus drug - guanasine nucleoside analogues (HSV1/2, VZV)

Question 67

Famciclovir

Answer 67

Anti-Herpes virus drug - guanasine nucleoside analogues (HSV1/2, VZV)

Question 68

Ganciclovir

Answer 68

Anti-Herpes virus drug - guanasine nucleoside analogues (Better for CMV)

Question 69

Valganciclovir

Answer 69

Anti-Herpes virus drug - guanasine nucleoside analogues (Better for CMV)

Question 70

Cidofovir

Answer 70

Anti-Herpes virus drug - cytidine nucleotide analogues (for all HSVs)

Question 71

Foscarnet

Answer 71

Anti-Herpes virus drug - pyrophosphate analogue

Question 72

Lamivudine

Answer 72

Anti Hepatitis B Drug - Cytidine nucleoside analogue

Question 73

Adefovir

Answer 73

Anti Hepatitis B Drug - Adenosine nucleotide analogue

Question 74

Emtricitabine

Answer 74

Anti Hepatitis B Drug - 5' fluorinated nucleoside analogue derivative

Question 75

Entecavir

Answer 75

Anti Hepatitis B Drug - Guanasine nucleoside analogue

Question 76

Telbivudine

Answer 76

Anti Hepatitis B Drug - Thymidine Analogue

Question 77

Ribavirin

Answer 77

Anti Hepatitis C Drug - Guanosine Analogue

Question 78

IFN-α

Answer 78

Interferon - HBV and HCV (endogenously from mast cells)

Question 79

IFN-β

Answer 79

Interferon - HBV and HCV (endogenously from mast cells)

Question 80

IFN-γ

Answer 80

Interferon - HBV and HCV (endogenously from T cells & NK cells)

Question 81

Amantadine

Answer 81

Anti-influenza drug - symmetric tricyclic amine

Question 82

Rimantidine

Answer 82

Anti-influenza drug - symmetric tricyclic amine

Question 83

Oseltamivir

Answer 83

Anti-influenza drug - Neuraminidase Inhibitor

Question 84

Zanamivir

Answer 84

Anti-influenza drug - Neuraminidase Inhibitor

Question 85

Maribavir

Answer 85

New Antiviral for CMV

Question 86

Pleconaril

Answer 86

New Antiviral for Entero-/Rhino-viruses

Question 87

NRTIs

Answer 87

Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (HIV1 and HIV2)

Question 88

Zidovudine

Answer 88

NRTI

Question 89

Didanosine

Answer 89

NRTI

Question 90

Stavudine

Answer 90

NRTI

Question 91

Lamivudine

Answer 91

NRTI

Question 92

Abacavir

Answer 92

NRTI

Question 93

Emtricitabine

Answer 93

NRTI

Question 94

Tenofovir

Answer 94

NRTI (nucleotide)

Question 95

NNRTIs

Answer 95

Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (HIV1, not HIV2)

Question 96

Nevirapine

Answer 96

NNRTI

Question 97

Delavirdine

Answer 97

NNRTI

Question 98

Efavirenz

Answer 98

NNRTI

Question 99

Etravirine

Answer 99

NNRTI

Question 100

Rilpivirine

Answer 100

NNRTI

Question 101

PIs

Answer 101

Protease Inhibitors (HIV1 and HIV2)

Question 102

FIs

Answer 102

Fusion Inhibitors (HIV1)

Question 103

Enfuvirtide

Answer 103

FI (HIV1)

Question 104

Maraviroc

Answer 104

Enry Inhibitor (New Anti-retroviral drug)

Question 105

Raltegravir

Answer 105

Integrase Inhibitor (New Anti-retroviral drug)

Question 106

Ciprofloxacin

Answer 106

Quinolone

Question 107

Quinolones

Answer 107

Antimicrobials targetting DNA synthesis (via DNA gyrase inhibition)

Question 108

Trimethaprim

Answer 108

Folic Acid Antagonist

Question 109

Sulphonamides

Answer 109

Folic Acid Antagonist

Question 110

Folic Acid Antagonists

Answer 110

Antimicrobials targetting DNA synthesis

Question 111

Gentamicin

Answer 111

Aminoglycoside

Question 112

Aminoglycosides

Answer 112

Antimicrobials targetting protein synthesis

Question 113

Erythromicin

Answer 113

Macrolide

Question 114

Macrolides

Answer 114

Antimicrobials targetting protein synthesis

Question 115

Tetracyclines

Answer 115

Antimicrobials targetting protein synthesis

Question 116

Penicillins

Answer 116

Beta-lactams

Question 117

Cephalosporins

Answer 117

Beta-lactams

Question 118

Carbapenems

Answer 118

Beta-lactams

Question 119

Beta-lactams

Answer 119

Antimicrobials targetting cell wall synthesis

Question 120

Vancomycin

Answer 120

Glycopeptide Antimicrobial

Question 121

Glycopeptide

Answer 121

Antimicrobials targetting cell wall synthesis

Question 122

Corticosteroids

Answer 122

Immunosuppressants

Question 123

Azathioprine

Answer 123

Immunosuppressant (often as a "steroid-sparing" drug) - Inflammatory Bowel Disease, SLE, Vasculitis

Question 124

Ciclosporin

Answer 124

Immunosuppressant (Calcineurin Inhibitor) - transplants, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis

Question 125

Tacrolimus

Answer 125

Immunosuppressant (Calcineurin Inhibitor) - transplants, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis

Question 126

Mycophenolate mofetil

Answer 126

Immunosuppressant ("Sniper fire") - transplants, lupus nephritis

Question 127

Prednisone

Answer 127

Corticosteroid for severe RA

Question 128

Methotrexate

Answer 128

DMARD with anti-folate action - *RA*, malignancy, severe psoriasis, Crohn's

Question 129

DMARDs

Answer 129

Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs

Question 130

Sulfasalazine

Answer 130

DMARD

Question 131

Biopharmaceuticals including Anti-TNFα

Answer 131

DMARD

Question 132

Adalimumab

Answer 132

Biopharmaceutical DMARD

Question 133

Infliximab

Answer 133

Biopharmaceutical DMARD

Question 134

Rituximab

Answer 134

Biopharmaceutical DMARD - Depletes B Cells

Question 135

Cyclophosphamide

Answer 135

Very toxic but effective DMARD (alkylating agent) - also a chemo agent

Question 136

Salbutamol

Answer 136

Short acting β2 agonist (inhaled)

Question 137

Terbutaline

Answer 137

Short acting β2 agonist (inhaled)

Question 138

Formoterol

Answer 138

Fast onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

Question 139

Oladaterol

Answer 139

Fast onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

Question 140

Indaraterol

Answer 140

Fast onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

Question 141

Salmeterol

Answer 141

Slow onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

Question 142

Vilanterol

Answer 142

Slow onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

Question 143

Beclomethasone

Answer 143

Inhaled Glucocorticoid (asthma)

Question 144

Budesonide

Answer 144

Inhaled corticosteroid (asthma)

Question 145

Fluticasone

Answer 145

Inhaled Glucocorticoid for Asthma treament primarily

Question 146

Montelukast

Answer 146

Leukotriene receptor agonist (severe asthma)

Question 147

Zafirlukast

Answer 147

Leukotriene receptor agonist (severe asthma)

Question 148

Theophylline

Answer 148

Methylxanthine (asthma)

Question 149

Aminophylline

Answer 149

Methylxanthine (asthma)

Question 150

Tioropium bromide

Answer 150

Long acting anticholinergic (LAMA) - asthma, COPD

Question 151

Omalizumab

Answer 151

Anti-IgE

Question 152

Mepolizumab

Answer 152

Anti- IL-5

Question 153

Reslizumab

Answer 153

Anti- IL-5

Question 154

Prednisolone

Answer 154

Corticosteroid - Acute exacerbation of COPD/Asthma

Question 155

Trabectedin

Answer 155

Chemotherapy - Alkylating Agent

Question 156

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)

Answer 156

Chemotherapy - Anti-metabolite

Question 157

Methotrexate (Chemo)

Answer 157

Chemotherapy - Anti-metabolite

Question 158

Platinum Compounds

Answer 158

Chemotherapy - Alkylating Agents

Question 159

Cisplatin

Answer 159

Chemotherapy - Platinum Alkyating Agent

Question 160

Carboplatin

Answer 160

Chemotherapy - Platinum Alkyating Agent

Question 161

Oxaliplatin

Answer 161

Chemotherapy - Platinum Alkyating Agent

Question 162

Vinca Alkaloids

Answer 162

Chemotherapy - Spindle Poison

Question 163

Doxorubicin

Answer 163

Chemotherapy - anthracycline

Question 164

Bleomycin

Answer 164

Chemotherapy - Antibiotic

Question 165

Busulphan

Answer 165

Chemotherapy - Alkylating agent

Question 166

Mitomycin C

Answer 166

Chemotherapy

Question 167

Vincristine

Answer 167

Chemotherapy - Vinca alkaloid

Question 168

Itraconazole

Answer 168

Anti-fungal

Question 169

Capecitabine

Answer 169

Another name for oral 5-FU (antimetabolite chemo)

Question 170

Aspirin

Answer 170

NSAID (The first!) - Anti-inflam, analgesic, anti-platelet

Question 171

NSAID

Answer 171

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (Non-selective inhibiton of COX enzymes)

Question 172

Paracetamol

Answer 172

Non-NSAID, Non-Opiate Analgesic (unique)

Question 173

Ibuprofen

Answer 173

NSAID

Question 174

Naproxen

Answer 174

NSAID

Question 175

Celecoxib

Answer 175

NSAID (specifically COX-2 inhibitor)

Question 176

Rofecoxib

Answer 176

NSAID (specifically COX-2 inhibitor)

Question 177

Cocodamol

Answer 177

Combination therapy - paracetamol with low dose codeine

Question 178

Warfarin

Answer 178

Anticoagulant (Coumarin - Vit-K dependant pathway)

Question 179

Heparin

Answer 179

Anticoagulant intrinsic pathway)

Question 180

LMW Heparin

Answer 180

Low molecular weight heparin

Question 181

Dipyridamole

Answer 181

Anti-platelet drug - Phosphodiesterase inhibitor

Question 182

Clopidogrel

Answer 182

Anti-platelet drug - ADP antagonist

Question 183

Glycogen IIb/IIIa inhibitors

Answer 183

Anti-platelet drugs

Question 184

Benzodiazepines

Answer 184

Psychoactive tranquiliser/Hypnotic

Question 185

Diazepam

Answer 185

Benzodizepine

Question 186

N2O

Answer 186

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia

Question 187

Isoflurane

Answer 187

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia

Question 188

Desflurane

Answer 188

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia

Question 189

Sevoflurane

Answer 189

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia

Question 190

Xenon

Answer 190

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia for neonates

Question 191

Propofol

Answer 191

IV drug used in general anaesthesia

Question 192

Barbiturates

Answer 192

IV CNS depressant used in general anaesthesia

Question 193

Etomidate

Answer 193

IV CNS depressant used in general anaesthesia induction

Question 194

Ketamine

Answer 194

Analgesic, hypntoic, amnesic used in general anaesthesia

Question 195

Lidocaine

Answer 195

Local anaesthetic (amide)

Question 196

Bupivacaine

Answer 196

Local anaesthetic (amide)

Question 197

Ropivacaine

Answer 197

Local anaesthetic (amide)

Question 198

Procaine

Answer 198

Local anaesthetic (ester)

Question 199

Procainamide

Answer 199

Class 1a (moderate) Na+ Channel Blocker (Anti-arrhythmic)

Question 200

Quinidine

Answer 200

Class 1a (moderate) Na+ Channel Blocker (Anti-arrhythmic)

Question 201

Disopyramide

Answer 201

Class 1a (moderate) Na+ Channel Blocker (Anti-arrhythmic)

Question 202

Lidocaine

Answer 202

Class 1b (weak) Na+ Channel Blocker (Anti-arrhythmic)

Question 203

Mexiletine

Answer 203

Class 1b (weak) Na+ Channel Blocker (Anti-arrhythmic)

Question 204

Flecainide

Answer 204

Class 1c (strong) Na+ Channel Blocker (Anti-arrhythmic)

Question 205

Propafenone

Answer 205

Class 1c (strong) Na+ Channel Blocker (Anti-arrhythmic)

Question 206

Propanolol

Answer 206

Class II Anti-arrhythmic - Beta Blocker

Question 207

Bisoprolol

Answer 207

Class II Anti-arrhythmic - Beta Blocker

Question 208

Metoprolol

Answer 208

Class II Anti-arrhythmic - Beta Blocker

Question 209

Esmolol

Answer 209

Class II Anti-arrhythmic - Beta Blocker

Question 210

Amiodarone

Answer 210

Class III Anti-arrhythmic - K+ Channel Blocker

Question 211

Sotalol

Answer 211

Class III Anti-arrhythmic - K+ Channel Blocker (also a beta blocker)

Question 212

Rifampicin

Answer 212

Antibiotic targetting nucleic acid synthesis

Question 213

Polymixins

Answer 213

Antibiotic targetting cell membrane function (rare)

Question 214

Colistin

Answer 214

Polymixin

Question 215

Fluoroquiolones

Answer 215

Quinolones antimicrobial

Question 216

Doxycycline

Answer 216

Tetracycline antimicrobial

Question 217

Ceftriaxone

Answer 217

Cephalosporin

Question 218

Meropenem

Answer 218

Carbapenem

Question 219

Imipenem

Answer 219

Carbapenem

Question 220

Co-amoxiclav

Answer 220

Beta lactam Combination - amoxicillin and clavulanic acid

Question 221

Azoles

Answer 221

Anti-fungals (target cell membrane synthesis)

Question 222

Fluconazole

Answer 222

Azole antifungal

Question 223

Polyenes

Answer 223

Anti-fungals (target cell membrane function)

Question 224

Nystatin

Answer 224

Polyene anti-fungal

Question 225

Amphotericin

Answer 225

Polyene anti-fungal

Question 226

Metronidazole

Answer 226

Antibacterial and antiprotazoal agent

Question 227

Verapamil

Answer 227

Class IV Anti-arrhythmic - Ca2+ Channel Blocker (also for hypertension)

Question 228

Diltiazem

Answer 228

Class IV Anti-arrhythmic - Ca2+ Channel Blocker

Question 229

Adenosine

Answer 229

Additional Anti-arrhythmic - slows AVN conduction

Question 230

Vernakalant

Answer 230

New Additional Anti-arrhythmic - Atrial K+ channel blocker

Question 231

Ivabradine

Answer 231

Additional Anti-arrhythmic - blocks If ion current

Question 232

Digoxin

Answer 232

Additional Anti-arrhythmic (cardiac glycoside)

Question 233

Atropine

Answer 233

Additional Anti-arrhythmic - selective muscarinic antagonist

Question 234

Enkephalins

Answer 234

Endogenous opioid peptides

Question 235

Endorphins

Answer 235

Endogenous opioid peptides

Question 236

Dynorphins

Answer 236

Endogenous opioid peptides

Question 237

Morphine

Answer 237

Opioid analgesic (gold standard)

Question 238

Diamorphine

Answer 238

aka Heroin - Opioid analgesic

Question 239

Methadone

Answer 239

Opioid analgesic

Question 240

Buprenorphine

Answer 240

Opioid analgesic

Question 241

Codeine

Answer 241

Opioid analgesic

Question 242

Dihydrocodeine

Answer 242

Opioid analgesic

Question 243

Tramadol

Answer 243

Opioid analgesic

Question 244

Tapentadol

Answer 244

New Opioid analgesic

Question 245

Fentanyl

Answer 245

Opioid analgesic used in anaesthetics

Question 246

Afentanyl

Answer 246

Opioid analgesic used in anaesthetics

Question 247

Remifentanil

Answer 247

Opioid analgesic used in anaesthetics

Question 248

Pethidine

Answer 248

Opioid analgesic used in labour

Question 249

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Answer 249

Diuretics

Question 250

Thiazides

Answer 250

Diuretics

Question 251

Acetazolamide

Answer 251

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic

Question 252

Dorzolamide

Answer 252

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic

Question 253

Mannitol

Answer 253

Osmotic Diuretic

Question 254

Furosemide

Answer 254

Loop diuretic

Question 255

Bumetanide

Answer 255

Loop diuretic

Question 256

Metolazone

Answer 256

Thiazide diuretic used for hypertension

Question 257

Indapamide

Answer 257

Thiazide diuretic used for hypertension

Question 258

Spironolactone

Answer 258

Aldosterone Antagonist Diuretic

Question 259

Eplerenone

Answer 259

Aldosterone Antagonist Diuretic

Question 260

Demeclocycline

Answer 260

ADH antagonist (diuretic)

Question 261

Amiloride

Answer 261

Diuretic activity (oedema)

Question 262

ACE Inhibitors

Answer 262

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

Question 263

ARBs

Answer 263

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

Question 264

Lisinorpil

Answer 264

ACE Inhibitor

Question 265

Ramipril

Answer 265

ACE Inhibitor

Question 266

Losartan

Answer 266

ARB

Question 267

Valsartan

Answer 267

ARB

Question 268

Nifedipine

Answer 268

Dihydropyridine (L-type calcium channel blocker)

Question 269

Amlodipine

Answer 269

Dihydropyridine (L-type calcium channel blocker)

Question 270

Bendroflumethiazide

Answer 270

Thiazide Diuretic used in hypertension

Question 271

Doxazosin

Answer 271

Alpha adrenoceptor blockers

Question 272

Atenolol

Answer 272

Beta Blocker (Anti-hypertensive)

Question 273

Nebirolol

Answer 273

Beta Blocker (Anti-hypertensive)

Question 274

Aliskirin

Answer 274

Direct Renin Inhibitor (Anti-hypertensive)

Question 275

Methydopa

Answer 275

Centrally Acting Agent for Hypertension

Question 276

Clonidine

Answer 276

Centrally Acting Agent for Hypertension

Question 277

Moxoxidine

Answer 277

Centrally Acting Agent for Hypertension

Question 278

Carbamezepine

Answer 278

Anti-Epileptic Drug (VGSC Blocker) and Mood Stabiliser

Question 279

Phenytoin

Answer 279

Anti-Epileptic Drug (VGSC Blocker)

Question 280

Lamotrigine

Answer 280

Anti-Epileptic Drug (VGSC Blocker) and Mood Stabiliser

Question 281

Valproate

Answer 281

Anti-Epileptic Drug (Enhanced GABA Mediated Inhibition)

Question 282

Benzodiazepines

Answer 282

Anti-Epileptic Drug (Enhanced GABA Mediated Inhibition)

Question 283

Valium

Answer 283

Benzodiazepine

Question 284

Lorezepam

Answer 284

Benzodiazepine

Question 285

Diazepam

Answer 285

Benzodiazepine

Question 286

Clonazepam

Answer 286

Benzodiazepine

Question 287

Levodopa (L-DOPA)

Answer 287

Dopamine precursor

Question 288

Co-careldopa/Sinemet

Answer 288

L-DOPA w/ a peripheral DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor

Question 289

Co-beneldopa/Madopar

Answer 289

L-DOPA w/ a peripheral DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor

Question 290

Ropinirole

Answer 290

Non-Ergot Dervived Dopamine Receptor Agonist

Question 291

Pramipexole

Answer 291

Non-Ergot Dervived Dopamine Receptor Agonist

Question 292

Rotigotine

Answer 292

Dopamine Receptor Agonist (Patch)

Question 293

Apomorphine

Answer 293

Dopamine Receptor Agonist (Subcutaneous)

Question 294

Rasagaline

Answer 294

MAOB Inhibitor

Question 295

Selegiline

Answer 295

Older MAOB Inhibitor

Question 296

Entacapone

Answer 296

COMT Inhibitor (L-DOPA sparing)

Question 297

Trihexyphenidydyl

Answer 297

Anticholinergic (Parkinson's)

Question 298

Orphenadrine

Answer 298

Anticholinergic (Parkinson's)

Question 299

Procyclidine

Answer 299

Anticholinergic (Parkinson's)

Question 300

Amantadine

Answer 300

Parkinson's Disease Drug (uncertain mechanism)

Question 301

Pyridostigmine

Answer 301

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (myasthenia gravis)

Question 302

Neostigmine

Answer 302

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (myasthenia gravis)

Question 303

Fluoxetine

Answer 303

SSRI

Question 304

Citalopram

Answer 304

SSRI

Question 305

Paroxetine

Answer 305

SSRI

Question 306

Sertraline

Answer 306

SSRI

Question 307

SSRIs

Answer 307

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Question 308

Amitryptiline

Answer 308

Tricyclic antidepressant

Question 309

Imipramine

Answer 309

Tricyclic antidepressant

Question 310

Clomipramine

Answer 310

Tricyclic antidepressant

Question 311

Lofepramine

Answer 311

Tricyclic antidepressant

Question 312

Venlafaxine

Answer 312

SNRI

Question 313

Duloxetine

Answer 313

SNRI

Question 314

SNRI

Answer 314

Serotonin and norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors

Question 315

Haloperidol

Answer 315

First generation/typical antipsychotic

Question 316

Chlorpromazine

Answer 316

First generation/typical antipsychotic

Question 317

Olanzapine

Answer 317

Atypical antipsychotic

Question 318

Risperidone

Answer 318

Atypical antipsychotic

Question 319

Quetiapine

Answer 319

Atypical antipsychotic

Question 320

Clozapine

Answer 320

Antipsychotic

Question 321

Lorazepam

Answer 321

Benzodiazepine (Anxiety)

Question 322

Flumazenil

Answer 322

Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist

Question 323

Lithium

Answer 323

Mood Stabiliser

Question 324

Sodium Valproate

Answer 324

Mood Stabiliser

Question 325

Donepezil

Answer 325

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Dementia)

Question 326

Galantamine

Answer 326

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Dementia)

Question 327

Rivastigmine

Answer 327

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Dementia)

Question 328

Memantine

Answer 328

NMDA antagonist (Dementia)

Question 329

Aluminium Hydroxide/Maalox

Answer 329

Antacid

Question 330

Gaviscon/Compound Alginate

Answer 330

Antacid

Question 331

Hyoscine

Answer 331

Anti-spasmodic

Question 332

Mebeverine

Answer 332

Anti-spasmodic

Question 333

Ranitidine

Answer 333

Histamine H2 Antagonists

Question 334

Omeprazole

Answer 334

PPI

Question 335

Lansoprazole

Answer 335

PPI

Question 336

Esomeprazole

Answer 336

PPI

Question 337

Loperamide

Answer 337

Anti-motility drug

Question 338

Ispaghula Husk

Answer 338

Laxative

Question 339

Senna

Answer 339

Laxative

Question 340

Lactulose

Answer 340

Laxative

Question 341

Macrogols eg Movicol

Answer 341

Laxative

Question 342

Glycerol Suppositories

Answer 342

Laxative

Question 343

Phospate Enemas

Answer 343

Laxative

Question 344

Mesalazine

Answer 344

Inflamm. bowel disease

Question 345

Infliximab

Answer 345

Inflamm. bowel disease