medications Flashcards
What is finasteride?
Treatment for BPH
What is dutasteride?
Treatment for BPH
What is donepezil?
alzeimers
(Puzzle)
What is rivastigmine?
parkinsons disease
What is spironalactone?
Oedema due to liver cirrhosis, heart failure
What is eplerenone?
Oedema due to heart failure
What is allopurinol?
Reduces production of uric acid which can crystalise to cause kidney stones and/or gout
What is tamsulosin?
alpha blockers which work mainly in the urinary tract to relax muscles and vessels such as in BPH, or for the effects of hypotension
What is dozazosin?
alpha blockers which work mainly in the urinary tract to relax muscles and vessels such as in BPH, or for the effects of hypotension
What is alfuzosin?
alpha blockers which work mainly in the urinary tract to relax muscles and vessels such as in BPH, or for the effects of hypotension
What is gentamicin?
for severe infections
What is amikacin?
for severe infections
What is neomycin?
for severe infections
What is mesalazine
IBD
What is sulfasalazine?
IBD
What is losartan?
ARBs - Block vasoconstictors causing dilation which helps in HTN, HF aswell as reducing pressure in kidney vessels
What is candesartan?
ARBs - Block vasoconstictors causing dilation which helps in HTN, HF aswell as reducing pressure in kidney vessels
What is irbesartan?
ARBs - Block vasoconstrictors causing dilation which helps in HTN, HF aswell as reducing pressure in kidney vessels
What is lisinopril?
ACE inhibitor - stops production of a vasoconstrictor causing dilation which helps in HTN, HF aswell as reducing pressure in kidney vessels
What is ramipril?
ACE inhibitor - stops production of a vasoconstrictor causing dilation which helps in HTN, HF aswell as reducing pressure in kidney vessels
What is perindopril?
ACE inhibitor - stops production of a vasoconstrictor causing dilation which helps in HTN, HF aswell as reducing pressure in kidney vessels
What is sertraline?
Antidepressants - Depression, panic disorder, OCD
What is citalopram?
Antidepressants - Depression, panic disorder, OCD
What is fluoxetine?
Antidepressants - Depression, panic disorder, OCD
What is escitalopram?
Antidepressants - Depression, panic disorder, OCD
What is venflaxine?
Major depression, generalised anxiety
What is mirtazapine?
Major depression
What is duloxetine?
Major depression, generalised anxiety
What is amitriptyline?
Depression,IBS and migraines
What is trazadone?
Depression and IBS
What is nortriptyline?
Depression and IBS
What is lofepramine?
Depression and IBS
What is metoclopramide?
treats nausea and vomiting in reduced gut motility (metal claw that squeezes gut to increase motility)
What is prochlorperazine?
treats nausea and vomiting in reduced gut motility
What is domperidone?
treats nausea and vomiting in reduced gut motility
What is cyclizine?
treats nausea and vomiting in vertigo
What is promethazine?
treats nausea and vomiting in vertigo
What is cinnarizine?
treats nausea and vomiting in vertigo
What is ondansetron?
treats nausea and vomiting in general anaesthesia
What is granisetron?
treats nausea and vomiting in general anaesthesia
What is nystatin?
Treatment of fungal infections
What is clotrimazole?
Treatment of fungal infections
What is fluconazole?
Treatment of fungal infections (easel with a Fungus painting)
What is cetirizine?
Antihistamines - for allergies, anaphylaxis (citrus magazine)
What is fexofenadine?
Antihistamines - for allergies, anaphylaxis
What is loratadine?
Antihistamines - for allergies, anaphylaxis
Tidine (histamine blocker). Loratadine is type 1 (allergies) type 2 (reduce stomach acid)
What is umeclidinium?
COPD, asthma
What is tiotropium?
COPD, asthma
What is glycopyrronium?
blocks acetylcholine cause rest and digest such as reducing respiratory secretions in palliative care, IBS and bradycardia
What is chlorphenamine?
Antihistamines - for allergies, anaphylaxis
What is glycopyrronium?
COPD, asthma
What is ipratropium?
COPD, asthma
What is hyoscine butylbromide?
blocks acetylcholine cause rest and digest such as reducing respiratory secretions in palliative care, IBS and bradycardia
What is clopidogrel?
antiplatelets (ADP receptor antagonists) - Prevents platelet aggregation in ACS
What is ticagrelor?
antiplatelets (ADP receptor antagonists) - Prevents platelet aggregation in ACS
What is prasugrel?
antiplatelets (ADP receptor antagonists) - Prevents platelet aggregation in ACS
What is aspirin?
Inhibits pro aggregation factors in and ACD and strokes alongside pain relief however paracetamol is preffered
What is haloperidol?
Schizophrenia, bipolar or nausea and vomiting
What is chlorpromazine?
Schizophrenia, bipolar or nausea and vomiting
What is flupentixol?
Schizophrenia, bipolar or nausea and vomiting (flute ox)
What is quetiapine?
Schizophrenia and bipolar
What is olanzapine?
Schizophrenia and bipolar
What is risperidone?
Schizophrenia and bipolar (whisper bone)
What is clozapine?
Schizophrenia and bipolar
What is aciclovir?
Anti-virus used for herpesvirus infections
What is oseltamivir?
Anti-virus several viruses
What is nirmatrelvir?
Anti-virus several viruses
What is tenofovir?
Anti-virus several viruses
What is efavirenz?
Anti-virus several viruses
What is atazanavir?
Anti-virus several viruses
What is diazepam?
Seizures
What is midazolam?
Seizures
What is lorazepam?
Seizures
What is chlordiazepoxide?
Seizures
What is salbutamol?
Asthma and COPD
What is formoterol?
Asthma and COPD for long term relief
What is salmeterol?
Asthma and COPD for long term relief
What is indacaterol?
Asthma and COPD
What is bisoprolol
beta blockers - act in the heart to reduce force of contraction in HF, Ischeamic heart disease, HTN
What is atenolol?
beta blockers - act in the heart to reduce force of contraction in HF, Ischeamic heart disease, HTN
What is propranolol?
beta blockers - act in the heart to reduce force of contraction in HF, Ischeamic heart disease, HTN
What is metoprolol?
beta blockers - act in the heart to reduce force of contraction in HF, Ischeamic heart disease, HTN
What is carvedilol?
beta blockers - act in the heart to reduce force of contraction in HF, Ischeamic heart disease, HTN
What is zoledronic acid?
Bisphosphanates which increase bone turnover in osteoporotic fractures, bone metastases
What is alendronic acid?
Bisphosphanates which increase bone turnover in osteoporotic fractures, bone metastases
What is disodium pamidronate?
Bisphosphanates which increase bone turnover in osteoporotic fractures, bone metastases
What is alfacalcidol?
Calcium used for hypocalcemia, hyperkalaemia, CKD and osteoporosis
What is calcium gluconate?
Calcium used for hypocalcemia, hyperkalaemia, CKD and osteoporosis
What is colecalciferol?
Calcium used for hypocalcemia, hyperkalaemia, CKD and osteoporosis
What is calcium carbonate?
Calcium used for hypocalcemia, hyperkalaemia, CKD and osteoporosis
What is amlodipine?
Calcium channel blocker for calcium entry into heart causing relaxation and helping HTN and risk of cardiovascular events
What is felodipine?
Calcium channel blocker for calcium entry into heart causing relaxation and helping HTN and risk of cardiovascular events
What is nifedipine?
Calcium channel blocker for calcium entry into heart causing relaxation and helping HTN and risk of cardiovascular events
What is diltiazem?
Calcium channel blocker for calcium entry into heart causing relaxation and helping HTN and risk of cardiovascular events and associated arrhythmias
What is verapamil?
Calcium channel blocker for calcium entry into heart causing relaxation and helping HTN and risk of cardiovascular events alongside helping with heart rate and assocaited arrhythmias
What is meropenem?
severe urinary or respiratory infections
What is ertapenem?
severe urinary or respiratory infections
What is cefuroxime?
severe urinary or respiratory infections
What is ceftriaxone?
severe urinary or respiratory infections
What is chloramphenicol?
For ear infections
What is beclometasone?
Corticosteroids for asthma and COPD
What is fluticasone?
Corticosteroids for asthma and COPD
What is budesonide?
Corticosteroids for asthma and COPD
What is Dexamethasone for?
Allergic or inflator disorders
What is prednisone for?
Allergic or inflator disorders
What is hydrocortisone for?
Allergic or inflator disorders
What is digoxin used for?
Controls HR in AF
What is sitagliptin used for?
Type 2 diabetes
What is linagliptin used for?
Type 2 diabetes
What is alogliptin used for?
Type 2 diabetes
What is apixaban used for?
Anticoagulants for DVT, AF
What is rivaroxaban used for?
Anticoagulants for DVT, AF
What is edoxaban used for?
Anticoagulants for DVT, AF
What is dabigatran used for?
Anticoagulants for DVT, AF
What is furosemide used for?
Pulmonary oedema due to HF, renal or liver disease
What is bumetanide used for?
Pulmonary oedema due to HF, renal or liver disease
What is bendroflumethiazide used for?
Hypertension in oedema patients or last line
What is indapamide used for?
Hypertension in oedema patients or last line
What is indapamide used for?
Hypertension in oedema patients or last line
What is levodopa used for?
Motor symptoms deficits in parkinsons
What is co-careldopa used for?
Motor symptoms deficits in parkinsons
What is co-beneldopa used for?
Motor symptoms deficits in parkinsons
What is gabapentin used for?
Neuropathic pain
What is pregablin used for?
Neuropathic pain and anxiety
What is vancomycin used for?
Soft tissue infections
What is teicoplanin used for?
Soft tissue infections
What is ranitidine used for?
Peptic ulcers and GERD
What is cimetidine used for?
Peptic ulcers and GERD
What is famotidine used for?
Peptic ulcers and GERD
What is enoxaparin used for?
Antithrombitic drugs
What is dalteparin used for?
Antithrombitic (derived from heparin)
What is fonsapurinux used for?
Antithrombitic
What is heparin used for?
Antithrombitic
What is alteplase used for?
Dissolve fibrin clots
What is streptokinase used for?
Dissolve fibrin clots
What is Adenosine used for?
SVT without lifethreatning features
What is zopiclone used for?
Insomnia
What is zolpidem used for?
Insomnia
What is warfarin used for?
Anticoagulant
What is thiamine used for?
Thiamine deficiency
What is folic acid used for?
Ensure healthy red bloods cells such as in megaloblastic anaemia
What is hydroxocalamin?
B12 deficiency
What is phytomenadione used for?
Vitamin k deficiency
What is sodium valproate used for?
Treat seizures and bipolar
What is valproic acid used for?
Treat seizures and bipolar
What is trimethroprim used for?
UTI
What is co-trimoxazole used for?
UTI
When Nissan TXA used OTC?
For heavy periods or nose bleeds
What is levothyroxine used for?
Hypothyroidism
What is liothyronine used for?
Hypothyroidism
What is doxycycline used for?
Infections
What is lymecycline used for?
Infections
What is tigecycline used for?
Infections
What is gliclazide used for?
Type 2 diabetes
What is glimepride?
Type 2 diabetes
What is glipizide?
Type 2 diabetes
What is atorvastatin for?
Prevention of cardiac events
What is simvastatin for?
Prevention of cardiac events
What is rosuvastatin for?
Prevention of cardiac events
What is pravastatin for?
Prevention of cardiac events
What is empagliflozin for?
Type 2 diabetes, symptatic HF, CKD
What is dapagliflozin used for?
Type 2 diabetes, symptatic HF, CKD
What is canagliflozin for?
Type 2 diabetes, symptatic HF, CKD
What is sumatriptan for?
Migraines
What is zolmitriptan for?
Migraine
What is ciprofloxacin for?
Strong Bacterial infections
What is levofloxacin for?
Strong Bacterial infections
What is levofloxacin?
Strong Bacterial infections
What is quinine for?
Severe nocturnal leg cramps
What is omeprazole used for?
Peptic ulcers, GERD
What is lansoprazole for?
Peptic ulcers, GERD
What is iloprost for?
Pulmonary hypertension or Peripheral vascular disease
What is misorpostol used for?
Medical termination of pregnancy
What is latanoprost for?
Glaucoma and optical hypertension
What is brinzolamide for?
Glaucoma and optical hypertension
What is potassium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for?
Potassium deficiency in diuretic therapy
What is sildnefil for?
Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension
What is tadalafil used for?
Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension
What is flucloxacillin for?
narrow spectrum antibiotics
What is benzylpenicillin for?
narrow spectrum antibiotics
What is co-amoxiclav for?
broad spectrum antibiotic
What is amoxiciliin for?
broad spectrum antibiotic
What is tazocin for?
severe infections with resistance or immune suppression
What is oxycodone for?
severe pain and pulmonary oedema (by numbing medulla response to hypoxia)
What is dihydrocodeine for?
milder pain and pulmonary oedema (by numbing medulla response to hypoxia)
What is tramadol for?
milder pain and pulmonary oedema (by numbing medulla response to hypoxia)
What is ethinylestradiol for?
contraception, menopause symptoms
What is estradiol for?
contraception, menopause symptoms
What is levonorgestrel for?
contraception, menopause symptoms
What is desogestrel for?
contraception, menopause symptoms
What is diclofenac for?
mild pain
What is naproxen for?
mild pain
What is etoricoxib for?
mild pain
What is nitrofurantoin for?
UTI
What is infliximab for?
Treatment of immune related disorders (arthiritis) and cancer
What is adalimumab for?
Treatment of immune related disorders (arthiritis) and cancer
What is metronidazole for?
Infections stemming from mouths (dental, aspiration pneumonia, animal bites) and abdominal infections
What is methotrexate for?
inflammatory disorders such as arthiritis and crohns
What is metformin for?
lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetics
What is clarithromycin for?
macrolides - respiratory and soft tissue infections
What is erythromycin for?
macrolides - respiratory and soft tissue infections
What is levetiracetam for?
preventative in epilepsy
What is brivaracetam for?
preventative in epilepsy
What is montelukast for?
asthma
What is zafirlukast for?
asthma
What is glycerol for?
laxative
What is sodium citrate for?
Laxative
What is macrogol for?
laxative
What is phosphate for?
laxative
What is senna for?
Laxative
What is lactulose for?
Constipation
What is docusate sodium for?
laxative
What is lamotrigine for?
preventative for epilepsy
What is ferrous?
iron for iron deficiency