Essential Information part 5 Flashcards
What are symptoms of hypontraemia
- muscle cramps
- confusion
- headaches
What medication can be used to treat resistant hypertension where 3 drugs has not worked
Doxazosin
Which depression medication can cause QT Prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias
Venlafaxine (SNRI)
What age are loperamide capsules licensed for
8 years +
What is a side effect of Antimuscarinic drugs
- reduced muscle tone
- reduced respiratory secretions (mucus)
Examples of Antimuscarinics
COCH TID
C cyclizine
O oxybutinin
C clozapine
H hydroxyzine
T tricyclic antidepressants
I ipratropium
D darfenacin
What can Antimuscarinics cause if inhaled
- dry mouth
What drugs with heavy alcohol consumption can cause diabetes
Atypical antipsychotics
What is max duration for OTC Omeprazole 20mg
14 days
Examples of Drugs that cause Diarrhoea
CALM D
C colchicine
A antibiotics
L laxatives
M magnesium antacids
D digoxin
Examples of Drugs that cause Constipation
VOAAAAC
V verapamil
O opioids
A aluminum antacids
A antimuscarincs
A antihistamines
A anti-epileptics
C clozapine
