Other Meds Flashcards
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1
Q
What is pregabalin
A
Anti epileptic
No break in enteral feed required
2
Q
What is azathioprine
A
Immunosuppressant
3
Q
What does dobutamine do?
A
It stimulates heart muscle and improves blood flow by helping the heart pump better.
It’s an inotrope
4
Q
What is dobutamine used for?
A
Dobutamine is used short-term to treat cardiac decompensation due to weakened heart muscle.
Eg cardiogenic shock or severe heart failure.
5
Q
What level should uric acid be at in gout
A
Less than 360.
Increase allopurinol
