Perscription Review Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main side-effects of steroids?
A
STEROID
Stomach ulcers
Thin skin
Oedema
Right and left heart failure
Osteoporosis
Infection
Diabetis
Cushing’s syndrome
2
Q
Which drugs commonly interact with warfarin and increase INR?
A
Enzyme inhibitors, e.g. erythromycin
3
Q
What are the main contraindications to NSAIDs?
A
No urine (renal railure)
Systolic disfunction (Heart failure)
Asthma
Indigestion (any cause –> ulcers)
Dyscrasia
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