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

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Metformin

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Oral hypoglycaemic agent (only clinically available bigunide)

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Gliclazide

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Sulphonylurea / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Glimepiride

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Sulphonylurea / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Acarbose

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α-glucosidase inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Rosiglitazone

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Glitazone / oral hypoglycaemic agent (withdrawn)

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Pioglitazone

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Glitazone / oral hypoglycaemic agent (rarely used)

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Exenatide

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Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Therapy / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Liraglutide

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Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Therapy / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Lixisenatide

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Glucagon Like Peptide 1 Therapy / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Sitagliptin

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DPP-4 inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Vidagliptin

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DPP-4 inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Saxagliptin

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DPP-4 inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Linagliptin

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DPP-4 inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Dapagliflozin

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SGLT2 Inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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15
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Canagliflozin

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SGLT2 Inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Empagliflozin

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SGLT2 Inhibitor / oral hypoglycaemic agent

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Insulin

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Naturally Occurring Protein - Synthetic analogues injected as hypoglycaemic agents

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FiAsp

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Ultrafast acting insulin

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Humalog

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Rapid acting insulin

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Novorapid/Aspart

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Rapid acting insulin

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Apidra

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Rapid acting insulin

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Isophane or NPH Insulins

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Intermediate acting insulins

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Glargine

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Long/Very Long acting insulin

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Detemir

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Long/Very Long acting insulin

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Degludec

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Long/Very Long acting insulin

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Novomix 30

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

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Humulin M3

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

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28
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Progesterone

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Sex steroid hormone

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29
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Oestrogens

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Group of sex steroid hormones

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30
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Testosterone

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Androgen / Sex steroid hormone

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31
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Clomiphene

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Synthetic anti-oestrogen

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32
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RU486/Mifepristone

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Steroidal Anti-progestogen

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33
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Finasteride

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5α-reductase inhibitor / Synthetic androstane steroid

Prevents testosterone conversion to DHT

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Selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)

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Mixed agonist/antagonist of oestrogen

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Raloxifene

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SERM - protects against osteoporosis

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36
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Tamoxifen

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SERM - ER positive breast cancer

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Selective Progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs)

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Mixed agonist/antagonist of progesterone

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Ulipristal acetate

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SPRMs (emergency contraception)

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39
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Equilenin

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Oestrogen derivative used in HRT

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40
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Ethinyl estradiol

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Synthetic Derivative Oestrogen Analogues

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41
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Mestranol

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Synthetic Derivative Oestrogen Analogues

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42
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Quinestrol

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Synthetic Derivative Oestrogen Analogues

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43
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17α-Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

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

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44
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Norgestrel

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Synthetic testosterone derivative

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45
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Levonorgestrel

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Synthetic testosterone derivative (morning after pill, POP)

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46
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Desogestrel

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Synthetic testosterone derivative (POP)

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47
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COCP

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Oestrogen and progestin formulation

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48
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POP

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Progestin combination pill

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49
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Norethisterone

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Synthetic progesterone derivative (POP)

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50
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Premarin

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Conjugated oestrogen tablet - HRT

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51
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Statin

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Lipid-lowering drug

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52
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Cholesterol lipase inhibitors

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Lipid-lowering drug

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53
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Fibrates

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Lipid-lowering drug - PPAR-α agonists

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54
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Omega-3 fatty acids

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Lipid-lowering drug

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55
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Resins

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Lipid-lowering drug

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56
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Simvastatin

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Short-acting Statin

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57
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Atorvastatin

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Statin

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58
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Rosuvastatin

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Statin

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59
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Ezetimibe

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Cholesterol lipase inhibitor

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60
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Nicotinic acid/niacin

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Lipid lowering drug

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Omacar

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Omega-3 fatty acid

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62
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Fenofibrate

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Fibrate/Fibric Acid Derivative

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Statin plus

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

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Aciclovir

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

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Valaciclovir

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

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Penciclovir

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

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67
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Famciclovir

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

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Ganciclovir

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

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Valganciclovir

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

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70
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Cidofovir

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

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Foscarnet

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Anti-Herpes virus drug - pyrophosphate analogue

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72
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Lamivudine

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Anti Hepatitis B Drug - Cytidine nucleoside analogue

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73
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Adefovir

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Anti Hepatitis B Drug - Adenosine nucleotide analogue

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74
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Emtricitabine

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Anti Hepatitis B Drug - 5’ fluorinated nucleoside analogue derivative

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75
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Entecavir

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Anti Hepatitis B Drug - Guanasine nucleoside analogue

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76
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Telbivudine

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Anti Hepatitis B Drug - Thymidine Analogue

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77
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Ribavirin

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Anti Hepatitis C Drug - Guanosine Analogue

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78
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IFN-α

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Interferon - HBV and HCV (endogenously from mast cells)

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IFN-β

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Interferon - HBV and HCV (endogenously from mast cells)

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IFN-γ

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

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Amantadine

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Anti-influenza drug - symmetric tricyclic amine

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82
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Rimantidine

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Anti-influenza drug - symmetric tricyclic amine

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83
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Oseltamivir

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Anti-influenza drug - Neuraminidase Inhibitor

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84
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Zanamivir

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Anti-influenza drug - Neuraminidase Inhibitor

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85
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Maribavir

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New Antiviral for CMV

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86
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Pleconaril

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New Antiviral for Entero-/Rhino-viruses

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87
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NRTIs

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Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (HIV1 and HIV2)

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88
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Zidovudine

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NRTI

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89
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Didanosine

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NRTI

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90
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Stavudine

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NRTI

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91
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Lamivudine

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NRTI

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92
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Abacavir

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NRTI

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93
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Emtricitabine

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NRTI

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94
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Tenofovir

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NRTI (nucleotide)

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95
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NNRTIs

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

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Nevirapine

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NNRTI

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Delavirdine

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NNRTI

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98
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Efavirenz

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NNRTI

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99
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Etravirine

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NNRTI

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100
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Rilpivirine

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NNRTI

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101
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PIs

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Protease Inhibitors (HIV1 and HIV2)

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102
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FIs

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Fusion Inhibitors (HIV1)

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103
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Enfuvirtide

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FI (HIV1)

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104
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Maraviroc

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Enry Inhibitor (New Anti-retroviral drug)

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105
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Raltegravir

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Integrase Inhibitor (New Anti-retroviral drug)

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106
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Ciprofloxacin

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Quinolone

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107
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Quinolones

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Antimicrobials targetting DNA synthesis (via DNA gyrase inhibition)

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108
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Trimethaprim

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Folic Acid Antagonist

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109
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Sulphonamides

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Folic Acid Antagonist

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110
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Folic Acid Antagonists

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Antimicrobials targetting DNA synthesis

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111
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Gentamicin

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Aminoglycoside

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112
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Aminoglycosides

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Antimicrobials targetting protein synthesis

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113
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Erythromicin

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Macrolide

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114
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Macrolides

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Antimicrobials targetting protein synthesis

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115
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Tetracyclines

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Antimicrobials targetting protein synthesis

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116
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Penicillins

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Beta-lactams

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117
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Cephalosporins

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Beta-lactams

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118
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Carbapenems

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Beta-lactams

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119
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Beta-lactams

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Antimicrobials targetting cell wall synthesis

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120
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Vancomycin

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Glycopeptide Antimicrobial

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121
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Glycopeptide

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Antimicrobials targetting cell wall synthesis

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122
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Corticosteroids

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Immunosuppressants

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123
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Azathioprine

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

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124
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Ciclosporin

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

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Tacrolimus

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

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126
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Mycophenolate mofetil

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Immunosuppressant (“Sniper fire”) - transplants, lupus nephritis

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127
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Prednisone

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Corticosteroid for severe RA

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128
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Methotrexate

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

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129
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DMARDs

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Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs

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130
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Sulfasalazine

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DMARD

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131
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Biopharmaceuticals including Anti-TNFα

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DMARD

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132
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Adalimumab

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Biopharmaceutical DMARD

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133
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Infliximab

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Biopharmaceutical DMARD

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134
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Rituximab

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Biopharmaceutical DMARD - Depletes B Cells

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135
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Cyclophosphamide

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

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Salbutamol

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Short acting β2 agonist (inhaled)

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137
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Terbutaline

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Short acting β2 agonist (inhaled)

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138
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Formoterol

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Fast onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

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139
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Oladaterol

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Fast onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

140
Q

Indaraterol

A

Fast onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

141
Q

Salmeterol

A

Slow onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

142
Q

Vilanterol

A

Slow onset, Long duration β2 agonist (inhaled)

143
Q

Beclomethasone

A

Inhaled Glucocorticoid (asthma)

144
Q

Budesonide

A

Inhaled corticosteroid (asthma)

145
Q

Fluticasone

A

Inhaled Glucocorticoid for Asthma treament primarily

146
Q

Montelukast

A

Leukotriene receptor agonist (severe asthma)

147
Q

Zafirlukast

A

Leukotriene receptor agonist (severe asthma)

148
Q

Theophylline

A

Methylxanthine (asthma)

149
Q

Aminophylline

A

Methylxanthine (asthma)

150
Q

Tioropium bromide

A

Long acting anticholinergic (LAMA) - asthma, COPD

151
Q

Omalizumab

152
Q

Mepolizumab

A

Anti- IL-5

153
Q

Reslizumab

A

Anti- IL-5

154
Q

Prednisolone

A

Corticosteroid - Acute exacerbation of COPD/Asthma

155
Q

Trabectedin

A

Chemotherapy - Alkylating Agent

156
Q

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)

A

Chemotherapy - Anti-metabolite

157
Q

Methotrexate (Chemo)

A

Chemotherapy - Anti-metabolite

158
Q

Platinum Compounds

A

Chemotherapy - Alkylating Agents

159
Q

Cisplatin

A

Chemotherapy - Platinum Alkyating Agent

160
Q

Carboplatin

A

Chemotherapy - Platinum Alkyating Agent

161
Q

Oxaliplatin

A

Chemotherapy - Platinum Alkyating Agent

162
Q

Vinca Alkaloids

A

Chemotherapy - Spindle Poison

163
Q

Doxorubicin

A

Chemotherapy - anthracycline

164
Q

Bleomycin

A

Chemotherapy - Antibiotic

165
Q

Busulphan

A

Chemotherapy - Alkylating agent

166
Q

Mitomycin C

A

Chemotherapy

167
Q

Vincristine

A

Chemotherapy - Vinca alkaloid

168
Q

Itraconazole

A

Anti-fungal

169
Q

Capecitabine

A

Another name for oral 5-FU (antimetabolite chemo)

170
Q

Aspirin

A

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

171
Q

NSAID

A

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

172
Q

Paracetamol

A

Non-NSAID, Non-Opiate Analgesic (unique)

173
Q

Ibuprofen

174
Q

Naproxen

175
Q

Celecoxib

A

NSAID (specifically COX-2 inhibitor)

176
Q

Rofecoxib

A

NSAID (specifically COX-2 inhibitor)

177
Q

Cocodamol

A

Combination therapy - paracetamol with low dose codeine

178
Q

Warfarin

A

Anticoagulant (Coumarin - Vit-K dependant pathway)

179
Q

Heparin

A

Anticoagulant intrinsic pathway)

180
Q

LMW Heparin

A

Low molecular weight heparin

181
Q

Dipyridamole

A

Anti-platelet drug - Phosphodiesterase inhibitor

182
Q

Clopidogrel

A

Anti-platelet drug - ADP antagonist

183
Q

Glycogen IIb/IIIa inhibitors

A

Anti-platelet drugs

184
Q

Benzodiazepines

A

Psychoactive tranquiliser/Hypnotic

185
Q

Diazepam

A

Benzodizepine

186
Q

N2O

A

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia

187
Q

Isoflurane

A

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia

188
Q

Desflurane

A

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia

189
Q

Sevoflurane

A

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia

190
Q

Xenon

A

Gas volatile used in general anaesthesia for neonates

191
Q

Propofol

A

IV drug used in general anaesthesia

192
Q

Barbiturates

A

IV CNS depressant used in general anaesthesia

193
Q

Etomidate

A

IV CNS depressant used in general anaesthesia induction

194
Q

Ketamine

A

Analgesic, hypntoic, amnesic used in general anaesthesia

195
Q

Lidocaine

A

Local anaesthetic (amide)

196
Q

Bupivacaine

A

Local anaesthetic (amide)

197
Q

Ropivacaine

A

Local anaesthetic (amide)

198
Q

Procaine

A

Local anaesthetic (ester)

199
Q

Procainamide

A

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

200
Q

Quinidine

A

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

201
Q

Disopyramide

A

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

202
Q

Lidocaine

A

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

203
Q

Mexiletine

A

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

204
Q

Flecainide

A

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

205
Q

Propafenone

A

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

206
Q

Propanolol

A

Class II Anti-arrhythmic - Beta Blocker

207
Q

Bisoprolol

A

Class II Anti-arrhythmic - Beta Blocker

208
Q

Metoprolol

A

Class II Anti-arrhythmic - Beta Blocker

209
Q

Esmolol

A

Class II Anti-arrhythmic - Beta Blocker

210
Q

Amiodarone

A

Class III Anti-arrhythmic - K+ Channel Blocker

211
Q

Sotalol

A

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

212
Q

Rifampicin

A

Antibiotic targetting nucleic acid synthesis

213
Q

Polymixins

A

Antibiotic targetting cell membrane function (rare)

214
Q

Colistin

215
Q

Fluoroquiolones

A

Quinolones antimicrobial

216
Q

Doxycycline

A

Tetracycline antimicrobial

217
Q

Ceftriaxone

A

Cephalosporin

218
Q

Meropenem

A

Carbapenem

219
Q

Imipenem

A

Carbapenem

220
Q

Co-amoxiclav

A

Beta lactam Combination - amoxicillin and clavulanic acid

221
Q

Azoles

A

Anti-fungals (target cell membrane synthesis)

222
Q

Fluconazole

A

Azole antifungal

223
Q

Polyenes

A

Anti-fungals (target cell membrane function)

224
Q

Nystatin

A

Polyene anti-fungal

225
Q

Amphotericin

A

Polyene anti-fungal

226
Q

Metronidazole

A

Antibacterial and antiprotazoal agent

227
Q

Verapamil

A

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

228
Q

Diltiazem

A

Class IV Anti-arrhythmic - Ca2+ Channel Blocker

229
Q

Adenosine

A

Additional Anti-arrhythmic - slows AVN conduction

230
Q

Vernakalant

A

New Additional Anti-arrhythmic - Atrial K+ channel blocker

231
Q

Ivabradine

A

Additional Anti-arrhythmic - blocks If ion current

232
Q

Digoxin

A

Additional Anti-arrhythmic (cardiac glycoside)

233
Q

Atropine

A

Additional Anti-arrhythmic - selective muscarinic antagonist

234
Q

Enkephalins

A

Endogenous opioid peptides

235
Q

Endorphins

A

Endogenous opioid peptides

236
Q

Dynorphins

A

Endogenous opioid peptides

237
Q

Morphine

A

Opioid analgesic (gold standard)

238
Q

Diamorphine

A

aka Heroin - Opioid analgesic

239
Q

Methadone

A

Opioid analgesic

240
Q

Buprenorphine

A

Opioid analgesic

241
Q

Codeine

A

Opioid analgesic

242
Q

Dihydrocodeine

A

Opioid analgesic

243
Q

Tramadol

A

Opioid analgesic

244
Q

Tapentadol

A

New Opioid analgesic

245
Q

Fentanyl

A

Opioid analgesic used in anaesthetics

246
Q

Afentanyl

A

Opioid analgesic used in anaesthetics

247
Q

Remifentanil

A

Opioid analgesic used in anaesthetics

248
Q

Pethidine

A

Opioid analgesic used in labour

249
Q

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

250
Q

Thiazides

251
Q

Acetazolamide

A

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic

252
Q

Dorzolamide

A

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic

253
Q

Mannitol

A

Osmotic Diuretic

254
Q

Furosemide

A

Loop diuretic

255
Q

Bumetanide

A

Loop diuretic

256
Q

Metolazone

A

Thiazide diuretic used for hypertension

257
Q

Indapamide

A

Thiazide diuretic used for hypertension

258
Q

Spironolactone

A

Aldosterone Antagonist Diuretic

259
Q

Eplerenone

A

Aldosterone Antagonist Diuretic

260
Q

Demeclocycline

A

ADH antagonist (diuretic)

261
Q

Amiloride

A

Diuretic activity (oedema)

262
Q

ACE Inhibitors

A

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

263
Q

ARBs

A

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

264
Q

Lisinorpil

A

ACE Inhibitor

265
Q

Ramipril

A

ACE Inhibitor

266
Q

Losartan

267
Q

Valsartan

268
Q

Nifedipine

A

Dihydropyridine (L-type calcium channel blocker)

269
Q

Amlodipine

A

Dihydropyridine (L-type calcium channel blocker)

270
Q

Bendroflumethiazide

A

Thiazide Diuretic used in hypertension

271
Q

Doxazosin

A

Alpha adrenoceptor blockers

272
Q

Atenolol

A

Beta Blocker (Anti-hypertensive)

273
Q

Nebirolol

A

Beta Blocker (Anti-hypertensive)

274
Q

Aliskirin

A

Direct Renin Inhibitor (Anti-hypertensive)

275
Q

Methydopa

A

Centrally Acting Agent for Hypertension

276
Q

Clonidine

A

Centrally Acting Agent for Hypertension

277
Q

Moxoxidine

A

Centrally Acting Agent for Hypertension

278
Q

Carbamezepine

A

Anti-Epileptic Drug (VGSC Blocker) and Mood Stabiliser

279
Q

Phenytoin

A

Anti-Epileptic Drug (VGSC Blocker)

280
Q

Lamotrigine

A

Anti-Epileptic Drug (VGSC Blocker) and Mood Stabiliser

281
Q

Valproate

A

Anti-Epileptic Drug (Enhanced GABA Mediated Inhibition)

282
Q

Benzodiazepines

A

Anti-Epileptic Drug (Enhanced GABA Mediated Inhibition)

283
Q

Valium

A

Benzodiazepine

284
Q

Lorezepam

A

Benzodiazepine

285
Q

Diazepam

A

Benzodiazepine

286
Q

Clonazepam

A

Benzodiazepine

287
Q

Levodopa (L-DOPA)

A

Dopamine precursor

288
Q

Co-careldopa/Sinemet

A

L-DOPA w/ a peripheral DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor

289
Q

Co-beneldopa/Madopar

A

L-DOPA w/ a peripheral DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor

290
Q

Ropinirole

A

Non-Ergot Dervived Dopamine Receptor Agonist

291
Q

Pramipexole

A

Non-Ergot Dervived Dopamine Receptor Agonist

292
Q

Rotigotine

A

Dopamine Receptor Agonist (Patch)

293
Q

Apomorphine

A

Dopamine Receptor Agonist (Subcutaneous)

294
Q

Rasagaline

A

MAOB Inhibitor

295
Q

Selegiline

A

Older MAOB Inhibitor

296
Q

Entacapone

A

COMT Inhibitor (L-DOPA sparing)

297
Q

Trihexyphenidydyl

A

Anticholinergic (Parkinson’s)

298
Q

Orphenadrine

A

Anticholinergic (Parkinson’s)

299
Q

Procyclidine

A

Anticholinergic (Parkinson’s)

300
Q

Amantadine

A

Parkinson’s Disease Drug (uncertain mechanism)

301
Q

Pyridostigmine

A

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (myasthenia gravis)

302
Q

Neostigmine

A

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (myasthenia gravis)

303
Q

Fluoxetine

304
Q

Citalopram

305
Q

Paroxetine

306
Q

Sertraline

307
Q

SSRIs

A

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

308
Q

Amitryptiline

A

Tricyclic antidepressant

309
Q

Imipramine

A

Tricyclic antidepressant

310
Q

Clomipramine

A

Tricyclic antidepressant

311
Q

Lofepramine

A

Tricyclic antidepressant

312
Q

Venlafaxine

313
Q

Duloxetine

314
Q

SNRI

A

Serotonin and norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors

315
Q

Haloperidol

A

First generation/typical antipsychotic

316
Q

Chlorpromazine

A

First generation/typical antipsychotic

317
Q

Olanzapine

A

Atypical antipsychotic

318
Q

Risperidone

A

Atypical antipsychotic

319
Q

Quetiapine

A

Atypical antipsychotic

320
Q

Clozapine

A

Antipsychotic

321
Q

Lorazepam

A

Benzodiazepine (Anxiety)

322
Q

Flumazenil

A

Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist

323
Q

Lithium

A

Mood Stabiliser

324
Q

Sodium Valproate

A

Mood Stabiliser

325
Q

Donepezil

A

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Dementia)

326
Q

Galantamine

A

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Dementia)

327
Q

Rivastigmine

A

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Dementia)

328
Q

Memantine

A

NMDA antagonist (Dementia)

329
Q

Aluminium Hydroxide/Maalox

330
Q

Gaviscon/Compound Alginate

331
Q

Hyoscine

A

Anti-spasmodic

332
Q

Mebeverine

A

Anti-spasmodic

333
Q

Ranitidine

A

Histamine H2 Antagonists

334
Q

Omeprazole

335
Q

Lansoprazole

336
Q

Esomeprazole

337
Q

Loperamide

A

Anti-motility drug

338
Q

Ispaghula Husk

339
Q

Senna

340
Q

Lactulose

341
Q

Macrogols eg Movicol

342
Q

Glycerol Suppositories

343
Q

Phospate Enemas

344
Q

Mesalazine

A

Inflamm. bowel disease

345
Q

Infliximab

A

Inflamm. bowel disease

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (26 decks)

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