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GP drugs Flashcards

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Acetylcysteine
(N-Acetylcysteine)

A

Contrast Nephropathy
Overdose
Poisoning
Respiratory Secretions

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Activated Charcoal

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Overdose
Poisoning

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Adenosine

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Supraventricular
tachycardia

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Adrenaline
(Epinephrine)

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Anaphylaxis
Cardiac Arrest
Local anaesthesia
Mucosal Bleeding
Ventricular fibrillation/ tachycardia

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Aldosterone
Antagonists

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eg Spironolactone, Epleronone
Ascites
Heart Failure
Hyperaldosteronism

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Alginates/Antacids

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eg Gaviscon, Peptac
Dyspepsia
GORD

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Allopurinol

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Chemotherapy (tumour
lysis syndrome)
Gout (hyperuricaemia)

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Alpha-blockers

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eg Doxazosin, Tamsulosin
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hypertension

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Aminoglycosides

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eg Gentamicin, Amikacin
Endocarditis
Pyelonephritis
Sepsis (incl. intra-abdominal)

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Aminosalicylates

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eg Mesalazine, Sulfasalazine
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ulcerative Colitis

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Amiodarone

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Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Cardiac Arrest
Supraventricular
tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation /tachycardia

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Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme
(ACE) Inhibitors

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eg Ramipril, Lisinopril, Perindopril
Acute Coronary
Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetic nephropathy
Heart Failure
Hypertension
Ischaemic heart Disease

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Angiotensin Receptor
Blockers

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eg Candesartan, Losartan, Irbesartan
Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetic nephropathy
Heart Failure
Hypertension
Ischaemic heart Disease

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Antidepressants- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

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eg Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Citalopram
Anxiety
Depression
OCD

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Antidepressants- tricyclics and related drugs

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eg Amitriptyline, Lofepramine
Depression
Neuropathic Pain

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Antidepressants- Venlafaxine and
Mirtazapine

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Anxiety incl. Generalised
anxiety disorder
Depression

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Antiemetics- dopamine
D2-receptor antagonists

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eg Metoclopramide, Domperidone
Nausea and vomiting

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Antiemetics- Histamine
H1-receptor antagonists

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eg Cyclizine, Cinnarizine, Promethazine
Anaphylaxis
Nausea and Vomiting

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Antiemetics- Phenothiazines

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eg Prochlorperazine, Chlorpromazine
Agitation, psychomotor
Nausea and Vomiting

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Antiemetics- Serotonin
5-HT3-receptor antagonists

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eg Ondansetron, Granisetron
Chemotherapy
Nausea and Vomiting
Panic disorders

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Antifungal drugs

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eg Miconazole, Fluconazole, Clotrimazole, Nystatin
Fungal infections

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Antihistamines- H1-receptor antagonists

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eg Chlorphenamine, Cetirizine, Loratadine, Fexofenadine
Allergy
Hay fever (seasonal rhinitis)
Pruritis
Urticaria

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Antimotility drugs

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eg Loperamide, Codeine phosphate
Diarrhoea

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Antimuscarinics- bronchodilators

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eg Ipratropium bromide, Tiotropium
Asthma
COPD

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Antimuscarinics-Cardiovascular and
gastrointestinal uses

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eg Atropine, Hyoscine butylbromide, Glycopyrronium
Bradycardia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Respiratory secretions

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Antimuscarinics- Genitourinary uses

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eg Oxybutynin, Tolterodine, Solifenacin
Urinary incontinence

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Anti-psychotics first
generation (typical)

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eg Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine, Prochlorperazine
Agitation, psychomotor
Bipolar Disorder
Nausea and Vomiting
Schizophrenia

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Anti-psychotics
second generation
(atypical)

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eg Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone, Clozapine
Agitation, psychomotor
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia

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Aspirin

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Fever
Ischaemic heart Disease
Pain
Peripheral arterial disease
Stroke

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Benzodiazepines

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eg Diazepam, Midazolam, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Chlordiazepoxide
Alcohol Withdrawal
Anxiety
Status Epilepticus
Insomnia
Poisoning
Sedation

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Beta blockers

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eg Bisoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol, Metoprolol
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Heart Failure
Hypertension
Ischaemic heart Disease
Supraventricular tachycardia

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Bisphosphonates

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eg Alendronic acid (alendronate), Risedronate, Disodium Pamidronate
Bone Metastases
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy
Osteoporosis

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Calcium and vitamin D

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eg Adcal-D3, Cholecalciferol Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Gluconate, Alfacalcidol
Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalaemia
Hypocalcaemia
Osteoporosis
Vitamin D Deficiency

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Calcium channel blockers

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eg Amlodipine, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem
Angina
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Hypertension
Supraventricular tachycardia

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Carbamazepine

A

Bipolar disorder
Epilepsy, focal
Trigeminal neuralgia

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Cephalosporins and carbapenems

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eg Cefalexin, Cefotaxime, Meropenem
Infection (complex)
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Sepsis
Urinary tract Infection

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Clopidogrel

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Ischaemic heart Disease
Peripheral arterial disease
Stroke

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Compound Inhalers
(B2-agonist + corticosteroid)

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eg Seretide, Symbicort
Asthma
COPD
Inflammation

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Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) Inhaled

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eg Beclomethasone, Fluticasone, Budesonide
Asthma
COPD
Inflammation

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Corticosteroids
(glucocorticoids) systemic

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eg Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone
Addisons Disease
Adrenal Insufficiency
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Chemotherapy
Hypopituitarism
Inflammation

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Corticosteroids
(glucocorticoids) topical

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eg Hydrocortisone, Beclomethasone
Eczema

42
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Digoxin

A

Atrial flutter/fibrillation
Heart failure

43
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Dipyridamole

A

Myocardial Perfusion
Scan
Stroke

44
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Diuretics, loop

A

eg Furosemide, Bumetanide
Ascites
Breathlessness
Heart failure
Oedema (incl. pulmonary)

45
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Diuretics, potassium sparing

A

eg Amiloride
Hypokalaemia

46
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Diuretics, thiazide and thiazide like

A

eg Bendroflumethiazide, Indapamide
Hypertension

47
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Dopaminergic drugs
for Parkinson’s Disease

A

eg Levodopa (as co-beneldopa or cocareldopa)
Ropinirole, Pramipexole
Parkinson’s disease
Secondary Parkinsonism

48
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Emollients

A

eg E45, Zero-base, Liquid paraffin
Dry skin
Eczema
Psoriasis

49
Q

Fibrinolytic drugs

A

eg Alteplase, Reteplase
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Ischaemic heart Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Stroke
Venous thromboembolism treatment

50
Q

Gabapentin and Pregabalin

A

Anxiety incl. generalised anxiety disorder
Epilepsy, focal
Migraine
Neuropathic Pain

51
Q

H2-receptor antagonists

A

eg Ranitidine
Dyspepsia
GORD
Peptic Ulcer Disease

52
Q

Heparins and Fondaparinux

A

eg Enoxaparin, Dalteparin, Fondaparinux, Unfractionated heparin
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
Venous Thromboembolism
prophylaxis and treatment

53
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Insulin

A

Multiple types based on
periodicity of action
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome
Hyperkalaemia

54
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Iron

A

eg Ferrous fumarate, Ferrous sulphate
Anaemia

55
Q

Laxatives, bulk forming

A

eg Ispaghula husk methylcellulose
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Faecal impaction

56
Q

Laxatives, osmotic

A

eg Lactulose, Macrogol, Phosphate enema
Bowel preparation
Constipation
Faecal impaction
Hepatic encephalopathy

57
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Laxatives, stimulant

A

eg Senna, Bisacodyl, Glycerol suppositories, Docusate sodium
Constipation
Faecal impaction

58
Q

Lidocaine

A

With or without adrenaline
Local anaesthesia

59
Q

Macrolides

A

eg Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, Azithromycin
H-Pylori eradication
Pneumonia
Skin and soft tissue infection

60
Q

Metformin

A

Diabetes Mellitus

61
Q

Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS)

A

eg Methotrexate, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine
Chemotherapy
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid arthritis

62
Q

Metronizadole

A

Clostridium Difficile
Colitis
Dental Infection
Protozoal Infections
Pneumonia
Intra-abdominal sepsis

63
Q

Naloxone

A

Opioid toxicity
Poisoning

64
Q

Nicorandil

A

Angina

65
Q

Nicotine Replacement
and related drugs

A

eg Nicotine as various brands, Bupropion, Varenicline
Smoking cessation

66
Q

Nitrates

A

eg Isosorbide Mononitrate, Glyceryl Trinitrate
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
Pulmonary oedema

67
Q

Nitrofurantoin

A

Urinary tract infection

68
Q

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

A

eg Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Etoricoxib
Gout
Inflammation
Pain

69
Q

Ocular lubricants

A

eg Carbomer, Hypromellose
Dry eyes
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Sjogren’s syndrome

70
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Oestrogens and Progesterones

A

eg Combined Pill products, Desogestrel, Oestrogen only and combined HRT
Hormonal contraception
Hormone replacement therapy

71
Q

Opioids, compound preparations

A

eg Co-codamol, Co-dydramol
Pain

72
Q

Opioids, strong

A

eg Morphine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone
ACS
Breathlessness
Pain
Pulmonary Oedema

73
Q

Opioids, weak

A

eg Codeine, Dihydrocodeine, Tramadol
Pain

74
Q

Oxygen

A

Carbon monoxide poisoning
Hypoxaemia
Pneumothorax
Poisoning

75
Q

Paracetamol

A

Fever
Pain

76
Q

Penicillins

A

eg Benzylpenicillin, Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Endocarditis
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Sepsis
Skin and soft tissue infection
Tetanus
Tonsillitis

77
Q

Penicillins, anti-pseudomonal

A

eg Piperacillin with
tazobactam
Infections (complex)
Pneumonia
Sepsis (incl. intra-abdominal)
Skin and soft tissue infection
Urinary tract Infection

78
Q

Penicillins, broad spectrum

A

eg Amoxicillin, Co-amoxiclav
H-Pylori eradication
Pneumonia
Intra-abdominal sepsis
Urinary Tract Infection

79
Q

Penicillins, penicillinase resistant

A

eg Flucloxacillin
Endocarditis
Osteomyelitis
Septic Arthritis
Skin and soft tissue infection

80
Q

Phenytoin

A

Epilepsy, focal
Epilepsy, generalised
Status epilepticus

81
Q

Phosphodiesterase (type 5) inhibitors

A

eg Sildenafil, Tadalafil
Erectile dysfunction
Pulmonary hypertension

82
Q

Potassium (oral)

A

eg Potassium chloride, Potassium bicarbonate
Electrolyte therapy
Hypokalaemia

83
Q

Potassium (IV)

A

eg Potassium chloride (as part of IV infusion)
Electrolyte therapy
Hypokalaemia

84
Q

Prostaglandin analogue eye drops

A

eg Latanoprost, Bimatoprost
Open angle glaucoma
Ocular hypertension

85
Q

Proton pump inhibitors

A

eg Omeprazole, Lansoprazole
Dyspepsia
GORD
H-pylori eradication

86
Q

Quinine

A

eg Quinine sulphate
Leg cramps
Malaria

87
Q

Quinolones

A

eg Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin
Pneumonia
UTI

88
Q

Statins

A

eg Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, Pravastatin
ACS
Hyperlipidaemia
Ischaemic heart disease

89
Q

Sulphnylureas

A

eg Gliclazide
Diabetes Mellitus

90
Q

Tetracyclines

A

eg Oxytetracycline, Doxycycline, Lymecycline
Acne
Lyme disease
Pneumonia

91
Q

Thiazolidinediones

A

eg Pioglitazone
Diabetes Mellitus

92
Q

Thyroid hormones

A

eg Levothyroxine
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism

93
Q

Trimethoprim

A

Pneumocystis
Pneumonia
UTI

94
Q

Vaccines

A

Multiple- disease specific
Childhood
Immunisations
Vaccination

95
Q

Valproate

A

eg Sodium valproate, Valproic acid
Bipolar Disorder
Epilepsy, Absence seizures
Epilepsy, Focal
Epilepsy Generalised

96
Q

Vancomycin

A

Clostridium Difficile
Colitis
Endocarditis
Osteomyelitis
Sepsis

97
Q

Vitamins

A

eg Folic Acid, Thiamine, Hydroxocobalamin, Phytonadione
Anaemia
Korsakoff’s psychosis
Prevention of neural tube defects
Poisoning
Subacute combined degeneration of the cord
Thiamine Deficiency
Vitamin K deficiency/reversal of warfarin
Wernicke’s encephalopathy

98
Q

Warfarin/NOACs

A

eg Warfarin, Apixaban, Rivaroxaban
Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Heart Valve replacement
Pulmonary embolism
Venous thromboembolism treatment

99
Q

Z-drugs

A

eg Zopiclone, Zolpidem
Insomnia

100
Q

5a-reductase inhibitors

A

eg Finasteride
Benign prostatic hypertrophy

101
Q

Beta2-agonists

A

eg Salbutamol, Salmeterol, Terbutaline
Asthma
COPD
Hyperkalaemia

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