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GP Pharmacology Flashcards

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Acetylcysteine - system and indication

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GI system and nutrition, poisoning
Contrast nephropathy, overdose, poisoning, respiratory secretions

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Activated Charcoal - system and indications

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Poisoning
Overdose

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Adenosine - System and indications

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Cardiovascular
Supraventricular tachycardia

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Adrenaline - system and indication

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Cardiovascular
Anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, local anaesthesia, mucosal bleeding, ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia

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Aldosterone Antagonists - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular
Spironolactone, Epleronone
Ascites, HF, Hyperaldosteronism

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Alginates/Antacids - system, example and indications

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Gi system and nutirition
Gaviscon, Peptac
Dyspepsia, GORD

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Allopurinol - system and indications

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Musculoskeletal system
Chemotherapy (tumour lysis syndrome), Gout

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Alpha-Blockers - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular, renal and GU
Doxazosin, Tamsulosin
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Hypertension

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Aminoglycosides - system, examples and indications

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Infection
Gentamicin, Amikacin
Endocarditis, Pyelonephritis, Sepsis

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Aminosalycilates - system, examples and indications

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GI system and nutrition, Muscuoloskeletal system
Mesalazing, Sulfasalazine
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis

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Amiodarone - system and indications

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

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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular
Ramipril, Lisinopril, Perindopril
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic neuphropathy, HF, Hypertension, Ischaemic Heart Disease

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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular
Candesartan, Losartan, Irbesartan
CKD, Diabetic neuropathy, HF, HTN, IHD

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Antidepressents: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors - system, examples and indications

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Nervous System
Fluoxetine, Citalopram, Sertraline
Anxiety, Depression, OCD

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Antidepressants: Tricyclics and related drugs - system, examples and indications

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Nervous System
Amitriptilline, Lofepramine
Depression, Neuropathic pain

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Antidepressants: Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine - system and indications

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Nervous System
Anxiety, Depression

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Antiemetics: Dopamine D2 Receptor Antagonists - system, examples and indications

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Nervous System, GI system and nutrition
Metoclopramide, Domperidone
Nausea and Vomiting

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Antiemetics: Histamine H1 Receptor antagonists - system, examples and indications

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Nervous System, GI system and nutrition
Cyclizine, Cinnarizine, Promethazine
Anaphylaxis, Nausea and Vomiting

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Antiemetics: Phenothiazines - system, examples and indications

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Nervous System, GI system and nutrition
Prochlorperazine, Chlorpromazine
Agitation, Psychomotor symptoms, N&V

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Antiemetics: Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Antagonists - system, examples and indications

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Nervous System, GI system and nutrition
Ondansetron, Granisetron
Chemotherapy, N&V. Panic disorders

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Antifungal drugs - system, examples and indications

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Infecition
Miconazole, Fluconazole, Clotrimazole, Nystatin
Fungal Infections

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Antihistamines: H1 Receptor Antagonists - system, examples and indications

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Respiratory
Chlorphenamine, Cetirizine, Loratadine, Fexofenadine
Allergy, Hayfever, Pruritus, Urticaria

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Antimotility drugs - system, examples and indication

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GI system
Loperamide, Codeine phosphate
Diarrhoea

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Antimuscarinics: Bronchodilators - system, examples and indications

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Respiratory
Ipratropium Bromide, Tiotropium
Asthma, COPD

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Antimuscarinics: Cardiovascular and GI uses - examples and indications

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Atropine, Hyoscine Butylbromide, Glycopyrronium
Bradycardia, IBS, Respiratory secretions

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Antimuscarinics: GU uses - examples and indication

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Oxybutinin, Tolterodine, Solifenacin
Urinary incontinence

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Anti-psychotics first generation (typical) - system, examples and indications

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Nervous System
Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine, Prochlorperazine
Agitation, Bipolar Disorder, N&V, Schizophrenia

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Anti-psychotics second generation (atypical) - system examples and indications

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Nervous System
Quetiapine, Olanzapine, Risperidone, Clozapine
Agitation, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

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Aspirin - system and indications

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Cardiovascular, Nervous System
Acute Coronary Syndrome, AF, Fever, IHD, Pain, Peripheral arterial disease, Stroke

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Benzodiazepines - system, examples and indications

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Nervous system, poisoning
Diazepam, Midazolam, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Chlordiazepoxide
Alcohol Withdrawal, Anxiety, Status Epilepticus, Insomnia, Poisoning, Sedation

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Beta2 agonists - system, examples and indications

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Respiratory
Salbutamol, Sameterol, Terbutaline
Asthma, COPD, Hyperkalaemia

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Beta-blockers - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular
Bisoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol, Metoprolol
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Angina, AF, HF, HTN, IHD, Supraventricular tachycardia

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Bisphosphonates - systems, examples and indications

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Endocrine and Reproductive
Alendronic acid (alendronate), Risedronate, Disodium Pamidronate, Zolendronic Acid
Bone metastases, Hypercalcaemia of malignancy, Osteoporosis, Pagets disease

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Calcium and Vitamin D - systems, examples and indications

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GI system and nutrition, Renal and GU, MSK
Adcal-D3, Colecalciferol, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Gluconate, Alfacalcidol
CKD, Hyperkalaemia, Hypocalcaemia, Osteoporosis, Vit D deficiency

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Calcium Channel Blockers - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular
Amlodipine, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem
Angina, AF, HTN, Supraventricular tachycardia

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Carbamazepine - system and indications

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Nervous System
Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy focal, Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Cephalosporins and Carbapenems - system, examples and indications

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Infection
Cefalexin, Cefotaxime, Meropenem
Infection (complex), Meningitis, Pneumonia, Sepsis, UTI

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Clopidogrel - system and indications

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Cardiovascular
Acute Coronary Syndrome, AF, IHD, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Stroke

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Compound Inhalers (B2-agonist + costicosteroid) - system, examples and indications

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Respiratory
Seretide, Symicort
Asthma, COPD, Inflammation

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Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) Inhaled - system, examples and indications

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Respiratory
Beclomethasone, Fluticasone, Budesonide
Asthma, COPD, Inflammation

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Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) systemic - system, examples and indications

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Endocrine and Reproductive
Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, Dexamethasone
Addisons Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency, Allergy, Anaphylaxis, AF, Chemotherapy, Hypopituitarism, Inflammation

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Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) topical - system, examples and indication

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Skin
Hydrocortisone, Beclomethasone
Eczema

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Digoxin - system and indications

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Cardiovascular
AF, HF

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Dipyridamole - system and indications

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Cardiovascular
Myocardial Perfusion
Scan
Stroke

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Diuretics: Loop - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular, Renal and GU
Furosemide, Bumetanide
Ascites, Breathlessness, HF, Oedema

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Diuretics: Potassium Sparing - system, example and indication

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Cardiovascular, Renal and GU
Amiloride
Hypokalaemia

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Diuretics: Thiazide (like) - system, examples and indications

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Cardoivascular, Renal and GU
Bendroflumethiazide, Indapamide
Hypertension

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Dopaminergic drugs for Parkinsons Disease - system and examples

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Nervous System
Levodopa (as co-beneldopa or co-careldopa), Ropinirole, Pramipexole

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Emollients - system, examples and indications

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Skin
E45, Zerobase, Liquid Paaraffin
Dry Skin, Eczema, Psoriasis

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Fibrinolytic Drugs - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular
Alteplase, Reteplase
Acute Coronary Syndrome, IHD, Pulmonary Embolism, Stroke, Venous thromboembolism

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Gabapentin and Pregabalin - system and indications

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Nervous System
Anxiety, Epilepsy focal, Migraine, Neuropathic pain

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H2- receptor antagonists - system, example and indications

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GI system and nutrition
Ranitidine
Dyspepsia, GORD, Peptic Ulcer Disease

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Heparines and Fondaparinux - systems, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular, Blood
Enoxaparin, Dalteparin, Fondaparinux, Unfractionated heparin
Acute Coronary Syndrome, DVT, PE, Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment

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Insulin - system and indications

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Endocrine
DM, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome, Hyperkalaemia

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Iron - system, examples and indication

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GI, Blood
Ferrous Fumarate, Ferrous Sulfate
Anaemia

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Laxatives: bluk forming - system, example and indications

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GI
Ispaghula husk methylcellulose
Constipation, Diarrhoea, Faecal impaction

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Laxatives: stimulant - system, examples and indications

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

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Laxatives: osmotic - system, examples and indications

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GI
Lactulose, Macrogol, Phosphate enema
Bowel preparation, Constipation, Faecal Impaction, Hepatic encephalopathy

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Lidocaine (with or without adrenaline) - system and indication

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Cardiovascular, Nervous System
Local Anaesthesia

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Macrolides - system, examples and indications

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

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Metformin - system and indication

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Endocrine and Reproductive
DM

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Methotrexate - system and indications

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MSK
Chemotherapy, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Metronidazole - system and indications

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

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Naloxone - system and indications

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Nervous System, Poisoning
Opioid Toxicity, Poisoning

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Nicorandil - system and indication

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Cardiovascular
Angina

66
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Nicotine Replacement and related drugs - examples and indication

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Nicotine as various brands, Bupropion, Varenicline
Smoking cessation

67
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Nitrates - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Glyceryl Trinitrate
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Angine, Pulmonary oedema

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Nitrofurantoin - system and indication

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Infection
UTI

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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs - System, examples and indications

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MSK
Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Etoricoxib
Gout, Inflammation, Pain

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Ocular Lubricants - system, examples and indications

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Opthalmology
Carbomer, Hypromellose
Dry eyes, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Sjogrens syndrome

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Oestrogens and Progestrogens - systems, examples and indications

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Renal and GU, Endocrine and Reproductive
Compined Pill products, Desogestrel, Oestrogen only and combined HRT
Hormonal Contraception
Hormone replacement therapy

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Opioids, Compound preparations - system, examples and indication

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Nervous System
Co-codamol, Co-dydramol
Pain

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Opioids, strong - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular, Nervous System
Morphine, Oxycodone, Fentanyl
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Breathlessness, Pain, Pulmonary oedema

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Opioids, weak - system, examples and indication

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Nervous System
Codeine, Dihydrocodeine, Tramadol
Pain

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Oxygen - system and indications

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Respiratory, Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Hypoxaemia, Pneumothorax, Poisoning

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Paracetamol - system and indications

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Nervous System
Pain, Fever

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Penicillins - system, examples and indications

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Infection
Benzylpenicillin, Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Endocarditis, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Spesis, Skin and soft tissue infection, Tetanus, Tonsillitis

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Penicillins, anti-pseudomonal - system, examples and indications

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Infection
Piperacillin with tazobactam
Infections (complex), Pneumonia, Sepsis (incl intra-abdominal), Skin and soft tissue infection, UTI

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Penicillins, broad spectrum - system, examples and indications

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Infection
Amoxicillin, Co-amoxiclav
H-Pylori eradication, Pneumonia, Intra-abdominal sepsis, UTI

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Penicillins, Penicillinase resistant - system, example and indications

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Infection
Flucloxacillin
Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Septic Arthritis, Skin and soft tissue infection

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Phenytoin - system and indications

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Nervous System
Epilepsy (focal), epilepsy (generalised), status epilepticus

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Phosphodiesterase (type 5) inhibitors - system, examples and indications

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Respiratory, renal and GU
Sildenafil, Tadalafil
Eractile Dysfunction, Pulmonary hypertension

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Proton Pump Inhibitors - system, examples and indications

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GI and nutrition
Omeprazole, Lansoprazole
Dyspepsia, GORD, H-Pylori eradication

84
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Quinine - system, example and indications

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MSK, Infection
Quinine Sulfate
Leg cramps, malaria

85
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Quinolones - system, examples and indications

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Infection
Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin
Pneumonia, UTI

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Statins - system, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular
Atrovastatin, Simvastatin, Pravastatin
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Hyperlipidaemia, IHD

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Sulphonylureas - system, example and indication

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Endocrine
Cliclazide
DM

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Tetracyclines - system, examples and indications

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Infection
Oxytetracycline, Doxycycline, Lymecycline
Acne, Lyme disease, Pneumonia

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Thiazolidinediones - system, example and indication

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Endocrine
Pioglitazone
DM

90
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Thyroid Hormones - system, example and indications

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Endocrine
Levothyroxine
Hypopituitarism, Hypothyroidism

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Trimethoprim - system and indications

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Infection
Pneumocystis, Pneumonia, UTI

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Valproate - system, examples and indications

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Nervous System
Sodium Balproate, Valproic Acid
Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy (absence), Epilepsy (focal), Epilepsy (Generalised)

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Vancomycin - system and indications

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Infection
Clostridium Difficile, Colitis, Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Sepsis

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Vitamins - systems, examples and indications

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Nervous System, GI and nutrition, Blood, Poisoning
Folic acid, Thiamine, Hydroxycobalamin, Phytomenadione
Anaemia, Korsakoffs psychosis, Prevention of neural tube defects, Poisoning, Subacute combined degeneration of the cord, Thiamine Deficiency, Vitamin K deficiency/reversal of warfarin, Wernickes encephalopathy

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Warfarin/NOACs - systems, examples and indications

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Cardiovascular, Blood
Warfarin, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban
DVT, Heart Valve Replacement, Pulmonary embolism, Venous thromboembolism treatment

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Z- drugs - system, examples and indication

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Nervous System
Zopiclone, Zolpidem
Insomnia

97
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5a-reducatase inhibitors - system, example and indication

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Renal and GU
Finasteride
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

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