Pharm Flashcards
Drugs approved for obesity
Orlistat
Phentermine/Topiramate
Naltrexone/Bupropion
Liraglutide
Semaglutide
Tirzepatide
Prophylaxis of migraine
Sodium valproate
Gabapentin
Topiramate
Lennox gestaut syndrome
Sodium valproate
Lamotrigene
Topiramate
Rufinamide
Lacosamide
Antidote for dabigatran (DTI)
Idarucizumab
Antidote for Riveroxaban & Endoxaban
(Xa)
Andexanet alpha
Ciraparantag
Nonspecific antidote for
Heparin
LMWH
Direct thrombin inhibitor
Direct Xa inhibitor
Antidote for
Fondaparinux
Fondabiotaparinux
No inhibitor
Avidin
Treatment for ergotism
Sodium nitroprusside
CCB
Thiazide given in low GFR <30ml/hr
Metolazone
(Loop diuretics are safer)
(Thiazides cause ↓volemia ↓K+)
Off label uses of risperidone
OCD
PTSD
Bipolar disorder
Causes & C/I in dementia
Approved uses of risperidone
Schizophrenia
Abnormal behaviour
Tics
Adverse effects of Linezolid
Abdominal pain
Serotonin syndrome
Lactic acidosis
Myelo suppression
Peripheral & optic neuropathy
Drugs causing hypoprothrombinemia
Cefaperozone
Cefamendole
Ceftamet
Contains methyl tetra thiazole ring
A/E of Hydralazine
SLE
A/E for Aliskiren
Hyperkalemia