Pharm Flashcards
1
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Sx of organophosphate poisoning? Example?
A
Organophosphate poisonining -> inhibition of ACh-ase -> increased nicotinic and muscarinic neurotransmission
Sx (SLUD):
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defecation / Diarrhoea
Cardio - hypotension + brady
Small pupils and fasiculations
Eg. Sarin gas
2
Q
Mx of organophosphate poisoning?
A
Atropine
3
Q
What drug causes gingival hyperplasia?
A
Amlodipine
4
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