Pharmaceuticals Flashcards
1
Q
Aspirin
A
Rx
- Antiinflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
Side effects
- GI upset
- Peptic ulcers
- Platelet dysfunction
2
Q
NSAIDs
A
Rx
- Antiinflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
SE
- GI upset
- Diarrhea/constipation
- Dry mouth
- Tinnitus
3
Q
Phenylbutazone
hint: the fuck-you drug
A
Rx
- Rapid reduction in swelling
- STRONG
SE
- Aplastic anemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Hypersensitivity
- Embryotoxicity
- Will fuck you
4
Q
Codeine
A
Rx
- Very effective
- Fast acting
SE
- Very active
- Dry mouth
- GI upset
5
Q
Acetaminophen
A
Rx
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
SE
- Decreased GI function
- NO platelet dysfunction
6
Q
Sedative hypnotics (2)
A
- Librium
- Valium
7
Q
Methocarbamol
A
Rx
- Decreased muscle tone
- Decreased alertness
SE
- Decreased awareness
- Increased reaction time
8
Q
Benzodiazapenes
A
Rx
- Calming
- Mild sedation
- Decreased muscle tonus
- Anticonvulsant
SE
- Habituation/withdrawal (v. addictive)
- Increased reaction time
9
Q
Tx for muscle spasm
A
Analgesics during day, muscle relaxants at night
10
Q
Local anaesthetics
A
- Lidocaine
- Xylocaine
11
Q
Topical anaesthetics
A
Flourimethane
12
Q
Dimethylsulfoxide
A
Rx
- Decreased swelling
- Decreased inflammation
- Decreased pain
13
Q
Side effects
A
- Garlic breath
- Changes cell membrane permeability
- Damage to lens
14
Q
Caffeine
A
Rx
- Peripheral vasodilation
- Cerebral vasoconstriction
- Increased FFA utilisation
- CNS stimulant
SE
- Hydrolytic
- Increased BP
- Extrasystole
- Diuretic
- Increased GI motility
15
Q
Amphetamines (4)
A
- Ephedra
- Benzadrine
- Epinephrine
- Norepinephrine
