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Dyspepsia
Aluminium and Magnesium Hydroxide with Calcium Carbonate
Heartburn
Aluminium and Magnesium Hydroxide with Calcium Carbonate
Gastric Reflux
Sodium Alginate with NaHCO
Omeprazole (PPI)
Lansoprazole (PPI)
Stomach Ulcer
Ranitidine (H2- Antagonist)
Cimetidine (H2 - Antagonist)
Omeprazole (PPI)
Lansoprazole (PPI)
Duodenal Ulcer
Omeprazole (PPI)
Lansoprazole (PPI)
Pancreatic Insufficiency
Pancreatin (Enzymes)
Cystic Fibrosis
Pancreatin (Enzymes)
Dornase Alfa (Mucolytic) Carbocisteine (Mucolytic)
Pancreatitis
Pancreatin (Enzymes)
Constipation
Methylcellulose (Bulk)
Isphagula Husk (Bulk)
Docusate (Softener)
Arachis Oil (Softener)
Macrogol (Osmotic)
Lactulose (Osmotic)
Mg Sulphate (Osmotic)
MgOH (Osmotic)
Bisacodyl (Stimulant)
Senna (Stimulant)
Picosulfate (Stimulant)
Diarrhoea
Loperamide (Opioid Anti Motility)
Codeine (Opioid Anti Motility)
Left Ventricular Heart Failure
Furosemide (decrease BP)
Oedema
Furosemide
Bendroflumethiazide
Spironolactone
Epleronone
Amiloride
Hypertension
THIAZIDES Indapamide Bendroflumethiazide Chlorthalidone Hydrochlorothiazide
ACEi Ramipril Captopril Perindopril Lisinopril
ARBs Losartan Valsartan Irbesartan Candesartan
Renin Inhibitor - Aliskiren
B BLOCKERS Bisoprolol Atenolol Metaprolol Propranolol Labetalol
A-1 BLOCKER
Doxazosin
A-2 Agonist
Clonidine
CCB
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
Congestive Heart Failure
POTASSIUM SPARING
Spironolactone
Eplerenone
Amiloride
Digoxin (Cardiac Glycoside)
Cerebral Oedema
Mannitol
Intra-Ocular Pressure
Mannitol (Osmotic)
Acetazolamide (CAi)
Open and Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma
Acetazolamide (CAi)
Diabetic Nephropathy
ACEi Ramipril Captopril Perindopril Lisinopril
ARBs Losartan Valsartan Irbesartan Candesartan
Decrease Vasocontriction and lower BP
Heart Failure
ACEi Ramipril Captopril Perindopril Lisinopril
ARBs Losartan Valsartan Irbesartan Candesartan
Ivabradine
GTN
ISMN
Sacubitril (Neprilysin Inhib) with ARB For reduces EF
NITRATES
GTN
ISMN
Stable Angina
B BLOCKER
Bisoprolol
Atenolol
Propranolol
CCB
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
Ivabradine (normal sinus)
ANTI-PLATELETS Aspirin Clopidogrel Prasugrel Ticagrelor
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Doxazosin (A blocker)
Tamsulosin (A 1 blocker)
Finasteride (Anti-Androgens)
Acute Angina Pectoralis
GTN
ISMN
Cardiac Arrest
SYMPATHOMIMETICS Adrenaline Dobutamine Noradrenaline Metaraminol Isoprenaline
Cardiogenic Shock
SYMPATHOMIMETICS Adrenaline Dobutamine Noradrenaline Metaraminol Isoprenaline
Cardiovascular Disease Relief
ANTIPLATELETS
Aspirin
Clopidogrel
Anticoagulant Prophylaxis
ANTIPLATELET
Aspirin
Clopidogrel
Deep Vein Thrombosis
ANTICOAGULANT Warfarin (Vit Ki) Apixiban (FXai) Rivaroxaban (FXai) Edoxaban (FXai)
Prophylaxis of Stroke from AF
ANTICOAGULANT Warfarin (Vit Ki) Apixaban (FXai) Edoxaban (FXai) Rivaroxaban (FXai)
Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism post-surgery
Dabigatran (Thrombin i)
Prophylaxis of Venous Thrombosis and PE
ANTICOAGULANTS (Heparins) Dalteparin Tinzaparin Enoxaparin Unfractioned Heparin
MI
THROMBOLYTICS/FIBRINOLYTICS
Alteplase
Streptokinase
Urokinase
Ischaemic Stroke
THROMBOLYTICS/FIBRINOLYTICS
Alteplase
Streptokinase
Urokinase
ASPIRIN (Acute)
Hypercholesterolaemia
HMG-CoA Reductase i
Simvastatin
Atorvastatin
Rosuvastatin
PPAR-Alpha Activator
- Fenofibrate
CVD and Stroke Risk
HMG-CoA Reductase i
Simvastatin
Atorvastatin
Rosuvastatin
ANTI PLATELETS Aspirin Clopidogrel Prasugrel Ticagrelor
Ventricular and Supraventricular Arrythmias
Disopyramide (Class 1a)
Quinidine (Class 1a)
Amiodarone (Class 3)
Dronedarone (Class 3)
Sotalol (Class 3)
CPR
IV Lidocaine (Class 1b)
IV Amiodarone (Class 3) IV Dronedarone (Class 3) IV Sotalol (Class 3)
Paroxysmal AF
Flecaininde (Class 1c)
Propafenone (Class 1c)
Ventricular Ectopic Beats
Flecaininde (Class 1 c)
Propafenone (Class 1c)
Prophylaxis of Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
Atenolol (Class 2)
Bisoprolol (Class 2)
Prophylaxis of Paroxysmal AF
Atenolol (Class 2)
Bisoprolol (Class 2)
Nodal Tachyarrythmias
Amiodarone (Class 3)
Dronedarone (Class 3)
Sotalol (Class 3)
Atrial Fibrilation
Amiodarone (Class 3)
Dronedaron (Class 3)
Sotalol (Class 3)
Digoxin (Cardiac Glycoside)
Supraventricular Tachycardia (Atria or AV node)
Atrial Flutter, AF, Paroxysmal SVT
Verapamil (Class 4)
Diltiazem (Class 4)
Adenosine
Arrythmias Generally
Digoxin ( Cardiac Glycoside)
Emergency Bradycardia
Atropine (Antimuscarininc)
Emergency Arrythmia
IV Magnesium Sulfate
Asthma Management
Salbutamol (B2-Ag)
Terbutaline (B2-Ag)
Salmeterol (B2-Ag)
Formoterol (B2-Ag)
Beclomethasone (Glucocorticoid)
Prednisolone (Glucocorticoid)
Hydrocortisone (Glucocorticoid)
Fluticasone (Glucocorticoid)
Montelukast (Leuk antag)
Zafirlukast (Leuk antag)
Reversible Airway Obstruction
Salbutamol (B2-Ag)
Terbutaline (B2-Ag)
Salmeterol (B2-Ag)
Formoterol (B2-Ag)
Theophylline (Methylxanthine)
Aminophylline (Methylxanthine)
Acute Asthma
Ipratropium (Antimusc)
Tiotropium (Antimusc)
Glycopyrronium (Antimusc)
Aclidinium (Antimusc)
Theophylline (MX)
Aminophylline (MX)
Bronchospasm in COPD
Ipratropium (Antimusc)
Tiotropium (Antimusc)
Glycopyrronium (Antimusc)
Aclindinium (Antimusc)
Allergic Rhinitis
Beclomethasone (Gluc)
Prednisolone (Gluc)
Hydrocortisone (Gluc)
Fluticasone (Gluc)
Montelukast (Leuk-Antag)
Zafirlukast (Leuk-Antag)
Parkinson’s Disease
DOPAMINERGICS Levodopa Pramipexole Ropinirole Rotigotine
DOPA-DECARBOXYLASE INHIBITOR (increase levodopa)
Carbidopa
Benserazide
MAOI (increase dopamine)
Selegiline
Rasagaline
COMT INHIBITOR (increase dopamine)
Entacapone
Tolcapone
ANTICHOLINERGICS
Orphenadrine
Procyclidine
Trihexphenidyl
Muscle Rigidity
ANTICHOLINERGICS
Orphenadrine
Procyclidine
Trihexphenidyl
Side-effects of anti-psychotics
ANTICHOLINERGICS
Orphenadrine
Procyclidine
Trihexphenidyl
Huntingdon’s Chorea
DOPAMINE-DEPLETING DRUGS
Tetrabenazine
Depression
SSRI Sertraline Fluoxetine Citalopram Paroxetine
RIMA
Moclobemide
TCA
Amitriptyline
Nortriptyline
Dosulepin
ATYPICAL Venlafaxine Reboxetine Buproprion Agomelatine Mirtazepine
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
SSRI Sertraline Fluoxetine Citalopram Paroxetine
Schizophrenia
Antipsychotics 1st Generation
- Chlorpromazine
- Haloperidol
Antipsychotics 2nd Generation
- Olanzapine
- Risperidone
- Quetiapine
- Clozapine
- Amisulpride
Bipolar
Lithium Carbonate
Alzheimer’s Disease
CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS
Donepezil
Galantamine
Rivastigmine
NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST
Memantine
Mild to Moderate Dementia
CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORS
Donepezil
Galantamine
Rivastigmine
Moderate to Severe Dementia
NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST
Memantine
Anxiety and Related Disorders
ANXIOLYTICS
Buspirone
BENZODIAZEPINES Lorazepam Midazolam Diazepam Zolpidem
Insomnia
Zopiclone (Non-benzo hypnotic)
Epilepsy
ANTI-EPILEPTICS Sodium Valproate Lamotrigine Carbemazepine Ethosuximide Topiramate Levetiracetam Phenytoin
BENZODIAZEPINES Lorazepam Midazolam Diazepam Zolpidem
BARBITURATES
Phenobarbitone
Pentobarbitone
Primidone
Acute Seizures
BENZODIAZEPINES Lorazepam Midazolam Diazepam Zolpidem
BARBITURATES
Phenobarbitone
Pentobarbitone
Primidone
Reversal of Benzodiazepine Sedation
Flumazenil
Mild-Moderate Pain
Paracetamol (weak analgesic)
Codeine (opioid)
Dihydrocodeine (opioid)
Naproxen (NSAID)
Ibuprofen (NSAID)
Diclofenac (NSAID)
Etoricoxib (COX2)
Celecoxib (COX2)
Pyrexia
Paracetamol
Inflammation
Naproxen (NSAID)
Ibuprofen (NSAID)
Diclofenac (NSAID)
Etoricoxib (COX2)
Celecoxib (COX2)
Severe Pain
Morphine (opioid) Diamorphine (opioid) Pethidine (opioid) Fentanyl (opioid) Oxycodone Remifentanil
Moderate to Severe Pain
Buprenorphine
Pentazocine
Tramadol
Opiate Overdose
Naloxone
Naltrexone
Respiratory Depression
Naloxone
Naltrexone
Opiate Addiction
Methadone
Buprenorphine
Neuropathic Pain
Gabapentin
Pregabalin
Amitriptyline
Analgesia During Childbirth
Nitrous Oxide + Oxygen
Induction of anaesthesia throughout major surgery
GENERAL ANAESTHETICS Propofol Isoflurane Sevoflurane Ketamine
Local Anaesthesia
Lidocaine
Bupivacaine
Levobupivacaine
Tracheal Intubation and mechanical ventilation during surgery
NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKERS Atracurium besilate Vecuronium Suxamethonium Rocuronium
Immediate reversal of NMB to reduce post-operative pulmonary complications
Sugammadex (Reversing Neuromuscular Block)
Myasthenia Gravis
Neostigmine (Reversing Neuromuscular block)
Maintaining sedation and relaxed muscle tone
Temazepam (BDZ)
Zolpidem
Dexmedetomidine (a-2-ag)
Alfentanil (opioid)
Fentanil
Remifentanil
Nausea and Vomiting
Cyclizine (H1 receptor blockade)
Domperidone (D2 receptor blockade)
Metoclopramide (D2 receptor blockade)
Ondansetron (5-HT3 receptor block)
Respiratory Infection (Bacterial)
Penicillins (Beta Lactam)
- Amoxicillin
- Co-Amoxiclav
- Piperacillin-Tazobactam
- Flucloxacillin
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Pneumonia (Bacterial)
Penicillins (Beta Lactam)
- Amoxicillin
- Co-amoxicillin
- Piperacillin-Tazobactam
- Flucloxacillin
- Phenomethylpenicillin
Macrolide Antibiotic
- Erthromycin
- Azithromycin
H. Pylori
Penicillins (Beta Lactam)
- Amoxicillin
- Co-amoxiclav
- Piperacillin-Tazobactam
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin
- Flucloxacillin
Bacterial Meningitis
Carbapenems (Beta Lactam)
- Meropenem
Cephalosporins (Beta Lactam)
- Ceftriaxone
Hospital-Acquired Septicaemia
Carbapenems (Beta Lactam)
- Meropenem
Gram-negative infections
Cephalosporins (Beta Lactam)
- Ceftriaxone
UTI
Antifolate Antibiotic
- Trimethoprim
Nitrofuran
- Nitrofurantoin
Bacterial Respiratory Tract Infection
Fluoroquinolones
- Ciprofloxacin
Community Acquired Pneumonia
Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Doxycycline
Ophthalmic Infection
Aminoglycoside
- Gentamycin
C. Difficile Infection
Glycopeptide
- Vancomycin
Anaerobic Bacterial Infection: Leg ulcers, Pressure sores
Nitroimidazole (anti-anaerobe)
- Metronidazole
Tuberculosis
Antituberculosis Drugs (used in combination)
- Isoniazid (inhib of bac wall synth)
- Ethambutol (inhib of bac wall synth)
- Rifampicin (inhib of mycobac RNA synth)
- Pyrazinamide
Hepatitis B and C
Therapeuric Cytokines
- Interferon Alpha (activate immune response)
Herpes simplex infection
DNA Polymerase Inhibitors (virus rep block)
- Aciclovir
- Ganciclovir
Influenza Viral Infection
Neuraminidase Inhibitors
- Oseltamivir
Hepatitis C and RSV
Nucleoside Analogue (disrupt viral RNA synth) - Ribavirin
HIV Infection
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
- Tenofovir
- Nevirapine
Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
- Efavirenz
Viral Protease inhibitor
- Lopinavir
- Ritonavir
Viral Entry Inhibitor
- Maraviroc
Integrase Inhibitor
- Dolutegravir
Viral fusion inhibitor
- Enfuviritide
Candida Infection
Anti-fungal
- Fluconazole
- Clotrimazole
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Insulin Glargine (long) Insulin Linspro (rapid) Insulin Aspart (short)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Insulin Glargine (long) Insulin Linspro (rapid) Insulin Aspart (short)
GLP-1 Agonist
- Exenatide
- Liraglutide
SGLT-2 Inhibitor
- Dapigaflozin
- Canagliflozin
Oral Biguanide - Metformin
- increases insulin sensitivity
- inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis
Sulphonylurea - Gliclazide
- Stimulates pancreatic insulin secretion
Thiazolidinedione - Pioglitazone
- increases insulin sensitivity in muscle and adipose
GLP-1 agonist - Exenatide
- incretin (blood glucose reducer) hormone analogue
DPP-4 inhibitor - Sitagliptin
- Reduces inactivation of incretins
Lipase inhib - Orlistat
- Inhib of GI fat uptake
Obesity
Lipase Inhib - Orlistat
Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine Sodium (T4) Liothyronine Sodium (T3)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Antifolate Antiproliferative
- Methotrexate
Thiopurine Antiproliferative
- Azathioprine
- 6-Mercaptopurine
Antimetabolite Antiproliferative
- Leflunomide
Cytokine Modulators
- Adalimumab
- Etanercept
- Infliximab
Aminosalicylates
- Sulfasalazine
- Mesalazine
Crohn’s Disease
Thiopurine Antiproliferative
- Azathioprine
- 6-Mercaptopurine
Cytokine Modulators TNF-Alpha block
- Adalimumab
- Etanercept
- Infliximab
Aminosalicylates
- Sulfasalazine
- Mesalazine
Hormonal Contraception
Oral combination pill
- Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol
Oral mini-pill Progesterone only
- Desogestrel
- Levonorgestrel (emergency)
Implants
- Etonogestrel
Progesterone Receptor Modulator (Emergency)
- Ulipristal
PCOS
Oral combination pill
- Desogestrel and Ethinylestradiol
Menopause
HRT
- Estradiol
- Noresthisterone
- Medroxyprogesterone
Delay in Labour
Induction of Labour
- Dinoprostone
Augmentation Agents
- Oxytocin
Termination of Pregnancy
Antiprogestogen/Prostaglandin
- Mifepristone with Misoprostol
Menorrhagia
Antifibrinolytic
- Tranexamic Acid
Dysmenorrhoea
NSAID
- Mefenamic Acid
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Alpha-1-blocker
- Tamsulosin
Anti-Androgen
- Finasteride
Urinary Retention
Alpha-1-Blocker
- Tamsulosin
Overactive Bladder
Antispasmodic (AntiACh)
- Oxybutynin
- Solifenacin
- Tolterodine
Beta-3-Agonist
- Mirabegron
Hay Fever
Anti-Histamine
- Chlorphenamine
Urticaria
Anti-Histamine
- Chlorphenamine
Suppression of Inflammatory Diseases (Crohn’s, RA)
Glucocorticoids
- Prednisolone
- Hydrocortisone
- Dexamethasone
Solid Organ Transplantation
Calcineurin Inhibitor
- Cyclosporin
- Tacrolimus
Inosine Monophosphate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor
- Mycophenolate
Eczema (topical)
Calcineurin Inhibitor
- Cyclosporin
- Tacrolimus
Broad spectrum of Malignancies
Classical Alkylating Agent
- Cyclophosphamide
Taxanes
- Paclitaxel
- Docetaxel
Vinca Alkaloids
- Vincristine
- Vinblastine
Antifolates
- Methotrexate
Antipyramidines
- Fluorouracil
- Cytarabine
Antipurines
- Mercaptopurine
- Thioguanine
Anthracycline Antibiotics
- Doxorubicin
Early Breast Cancer
Antineoplastic MAB
- Trastuzumab
Folicular Lymphoma
Antineoplastic MAB
- Rituximab
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Antineoplastic MAB
- Rituximab
Melanoma
Antineoplastic MAB
- Nivolumab
Breast Cancer
SERM
- Tamoxifen
Prostate Cancer
LHRH receptor agonist
- Goserelin
Osteoporosis
Therapeutic Calcitonin Hormone
Bisphosophates
- Alendronate
- Pamidronate
- Risedronate
Denosumab (MAB)
Hypercalcaemia
Therapeutic Calcitonin Hormone
Bisphosphonates
- Alendronate
- Pamidronate
- Risedronate
Hypocalcaemia
Drugs for Hypocalcaemia
- IV calcium gluconate
- Vitamin D
- PTH
Bone Loss
Drugs for Hypocalcaemia
- IV calcium gluconate
- Vitamin D
- PTH
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D
- Colecalciferol
- Calcitriol
- 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
Prevention of Bone Fractures
Selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM) for osteoporosis
- Raloxifene
Iron-Deficient Anaemia
Ferrous Sulphate
Folate-deficient anaemia
Folic Acid
Pernicious Anaemia
Hydroxocobalamin (B12 enzyme co-factor)
Paracetamol Overdose
N-Acetylcysteine
Severe Alcohol Misuse
GABA Activators
Chlordiazepoxide
Clomethiazole
Acamprosate
Migraine
Sumatriptan (onset)
Topiramate (prophylaxis)
Bone and Joint Infections
Lincosamide - Clindamycin
Threadworm
Mebendazole (Anti-helmintic)
Hookworm
Mebendazole (Anti-helmintic)
Scabies
Permethrin (Pyrethrine) Topical
Elevated Triglycerides
PPAR-Alpha Activator
- Fenofibrate
Diabetes Insipidus
Desmopressin
Hyperthyroidism
Anti-Thyroids
- Propylthiouracil
- Carbimazole
Acute Gout
Colchicine
Gout Prophylaxis
Xanthine Oxidase inhibitors
- Allopurinol
- Febuxostat
Chronic Gout
Indometacin (NSAID)
Neutropaenia
Synthetic G-CSF
- Filgrastim
Severe Acne
Retinoids
- Acitretin
- Isotretinoin
Psoriasis
Retinoids
- Acitretin
- Isotretinoin
Myeloma
Immunomodulator
- Lenolidamide
Follicular Lymphoma
Antineoplastic mab
- Rituximab