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Passmed Neurology - Pharmacological Managements Flashcards

1
Q

Any tumours exerting pressure effects on CNS

A

Dexamethasone

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2
Q

Cluster headache

A

Acute - O2 + SC triptan
Prophylaxis - verapamil

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3
Q

Encephalitis

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IV aciclovir

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4
Q

Tremor

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Propranolol

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5
Q

Migraine

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Oral triptan + NSAID (or paracetamol)
Prophylaxis = topiramate or propranolol (topiramate is teratogenic and reduces COCP effectiveness, propranolol obv has asthma, so select based on Q)

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6
Q

MS symptom relief

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Fatigue - amantadine
Spasticity - baclofen or gabapentin
Bladder dysfunction - intermittent self-cath or anticholinergics
Visual field disturbance - gabapentin

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7
Q

Myasthenia gravis

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Long-acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitors - pyridostigmine
Immunosuppression with prednisolone

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8
Q

Raised ICP

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IV mannitol (if vascular in nature, inflammation = dexamethasone)

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9
Q

Trigeminal neuralgia

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Carbamazepine

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