Fifth Shelf

Question 1

Tranexamic acid

Answer 1

It is used to prevent severe bleeding due to;
1. Prostatectomy
2. Bladder surgery
3. Menorrhagia ( severe and prolonged bleeding in women)
4. Epitaxial (nose bleeding)
5. Conisation of the cervix ( removal of part of the cervix to aid in diagnosis)

Question 2

Bromazepam

Answer 2

Anxiety

Question 3

Dutasteride

Answer 3

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Question 4

Dutasteride

Answer 4

Maybe used with Tamsulosin

Question 5

Midazolam

Answer 5

For anesthesia

Question 6

Terazosin

Answer 6

Prostate enlargment and high blood pressure.

Question 7

Cyclosporin

Answer 7

Used to suppress the immune system for organ transplant

Question 8

Fluoxetin

Answer 8

Antidepressant.
It’s an SSRI ( Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor).

Question 9

Finasteride

Answer 9

BPH

Question 10

Aciclovir

Answer 10

Herpes virus shingles

Question 11

Phloroglucinol

Answer 11

Pain associated with the digestive tract and bile duct. Can also be used for stomach pain associated with labour.

Question 12

Fosfomycin

Answer 12

Belongs to the phosphonic group of antibiotics.
Used to treat infections of the lower urinary tract.

Question 13

Methyldopa

Answer 13

Hypertension
It’s a central acting sympatholytic drug.

Question 14

Bendrofumethiazide

Answer 14

Diuretic.
Used to treat high blood pressure