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Miscellaneous medications Flashcards

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Indications for modafinil

A

Narcolepsy
Obstructive sleep apnoea
Use for shift work
Occasionally as an adjunct in depression

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Receptors antihistamines work on

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H1

H2

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Receptors antihistamines work on

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H1

H2

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H1 receptor blockers

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Cetirizine
Chlorpheniramine
Hydroxyzine
Cyclizine
Diphenhydramine
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5
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H2 receptor blockers

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Ranitidine

Cimetidine

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6
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Main use for H1 receptor blockers

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Allergic conditions

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Main use for H2 receptor blockers

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Excess stomach acid

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First generation antihistamines

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Diphenhydramine
Promethazine
Hydroxyzine
Chlorpheniramine
Cyproheptadine
Cyclizine
Ketotifen
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9
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Second generation antihistamines

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Loratadine
Cetirizine
Fexofenadine
Acrivastine

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10
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Differences between first and second generation antihistamines

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First generation cross the blood brain barrier better
First generation are more sedating
First generation are more anticholinergic

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11
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Contraindications to first generation antihistamines

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Angle-closure glaucoma
Pyloric stenosis

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12
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Recreational drug modafinil is similar to

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Amphetamine

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Difference between modafinil and amphetamine

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Modafinil does not lead to dependence

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Potential use for modafinil in healthy people

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As a smart drug to boost cognitive functioning

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15
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Common side effects of sildenafil

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Headache
Dizziness
Nasal congestion

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Medication licensed for hyperkinetic disorders including Huntington’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome, and tardive dyskinesia

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Tetrabenazine

17
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Ability of L-dopa to cross the blood brain barrier

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Able to cross

18
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Ability of carbidopa to cross the blood brain barrier

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Not able to cross

19
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Tetracycline antibiotic known for treatment of acne which has been shown to be effective in preventing negative symptoms of schizophrenia

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Minocycline

20
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Main treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning

21
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Treatment for TCA overdose if taken <1 hour ago

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Activated charcoal

22
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Anti-androgen which reduces testosterone to prepubescent levels, and can be used to treat hyper-sexuality

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Cyproterone acetate

23
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Drug approved to treat Huntington’s disease related movement disorders

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Tetrabenazine

24
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Vasodilatory substance increased by sildenafil

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Nitric oxide

25
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Condition riluzole was developed for

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

26
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Neurotransmitter riluzole prevents the release of

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