METABOLIC DISORDERS Flashcards

1
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Acute porphyria

A

hereditary disorders of harm biosynthesis
1 in 75000

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2
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How does acute porphyry crises happen?

A

certain drugs can induce

where no alternativedrug treatment for serious or life threatening conditions should NOT be withheld

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3
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Treatment - mod-severe acute porphyria crises

A

IV haem arginate

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4
Q

Drugs which cause

A

Amiodarone
Erythromycin
Nitrofurantoin
Tamoxifen
Carbamazepine
Indapamide
Phenytoin
Topiramate
Chloramphenicol
Isoniazid
Rifampicin
Trimethoprim
Clindamycin
Mefenamic acid
Risperidone
Valproate
Diltiazem
Methyldopa
Spironolactone
Verapamil

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