MY NOTES ~ IF

Question 1

Drugs that LOWER seizure threshold

Answer 1

1. Tramadol
2. Mefloquine
3. Bupropion (Zyban ~ smoking cessation)
4. Penicillins
5. Theophylline
6. Clozapine
7. Quinolones

Question 2

Penicillins and common SEs

Answer 2

N,V,D, Skin reactions

Flucloxacillin
~ Hypokalaemia (higher doses)
~ Cholestatic jaundice (if tx duration >14 days or risk factors)

Pivmecillinam
~ vaginal thrush
~ oral ulcers

Question 3

Tetracyclines and common SEs

Answer 3

Angioedema, Headache, Photosensitivity

Doxycyline
~ Skin reactions
~ Tinnitus
~ C.difficile infections
~ Vision changes