From Samplex Flashcards
Tx for neuropathic pain
Gabapentin
Irreversible inhibitor of GABA aminotransferase, for partial seizure and west syndrome
Vigabitrin (bigaon nga taga west)
Antiseizure, SE SJS
Lamotrigine
Positive inotrope for heart failure
Digoxin (digital clock)
Pulmonary edema in CHF
Furosemide
1st line for chronic CHF
ACE I
CHF- improves surival for african americans
Hydralazine and ISDN
WPW syndrome
Procaindamide
SE: cinchonism
Quinidine
Post MI arrythmias
Lidocaine
Most efficacious antiarrythmic
Amiodarone (Im your best shot “amyo best shot”)
Outpatient management of SVT
Verapamil
Blocks conversion of cholesterol to pregnanalone
Aminoglutethimide
Most widely used mineralocorticoid
Fludrocortisone
Preferred antithyroid drug for pregnant women
PTU (pregnancy in UTero)