Most Common Used Meds In GP Practice

Question 1

What’s Aerius ( Desloratidine) ? Uses? Dosage?

Answer 1

Aerius = desloratadine
available as:
* 5 mg tablet,
*2.5 mg and 5 mg orodispersible tablets (tablets that dissolve in the mouth), * 0.5 mg/ml syrup
*0.5 mg/ml oral solution.

Aerius is antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of allergic rhinitis

Dosage:
for adults and > 12 years is 5 mg once a day at night ( because it causes fatigue )

For children from 6 to 11 years of age, the dose is 2.5 mg once a day, taken either as 5 ml of the syrup or oral solution, or as one 2.5 mg orodispersible tablets

For children from 1-5 years, the dose is 1.25 mg
once a day, taken as 2.5 ml syrup or oral solution.

For children from 6 to 11 years of age, the dose is 2.5 mg once a day, taken either as 5 ml of the syrup or oral solution, or as one 2.5 mg orodispersible tablets

Question 2

What type of receptor does phenylephrine selectively agonize?

Answer 2

α1-adrenergic receptor

Question 3

What is a primary use of phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant?

Answer 3

To reduce nasal swelling and congestion by constricting blood vessels in the nasal mucosa

Question 4

In what situation is phenylephrine used to treat hypotension?

Answer 4

In emergency settings or during anesthesia

Question 5

What is the role of phenylephrine in ophthalmology?

Answer 5

To dilate the pupil (mydriasis) without affecting accommodation

Question 6

How does phenylephrine function as an adjunct in local anesthesia?

Answer 6

By reducing systemic absorption to prolong anesthesia effects

Question 7

True or False: Phenylephrine has good oral bioavailability.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Phenylephrine is commonly found in over-the-counter cold and flu medications to reduce _______.

Answer 8

nasal swelling and congestion

Question 9

What distinguishes phenylephrine from pseudoephedrine in terms of effectiveness as a decongestant?

Answer 9

Phenylephrine is less effective when taken orally

Question 10

List two roles of phenylephrine in medical treatment.

Answer 10

• Nasal decongestant
• Hypotension treatment

Question 11

What is mydriasis?

Answer 11

Dilation of the pupil

Question 12

In which types of procedures is phenylephrine used for mydriasis?

Answer 12

Eye examinations or surgeries