Pharmacology

Question 1

Azathioprine

Answer 1

Immunosuppressive used to treat IBD and rheumA

Question 2

Alendronic Acid

Answer 2

Used to treat osteoporosis and px with vit D and Ca

Question 3

Bicalutamide

Answer 3

Androgen-receptor blocker given in treatment of prostate cancer

Question 4

Bumetanide

Answer 4

loop diuretic - risk of hyperkalaemia

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Betahistine

Answer 5

Used to treat vertigo in Menieres disease

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Carbocisteine

Answer 6

Mucolytic, assists coughing up mucus, used in COPD

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Creon

Answer 7

Used to treat pancreatic insufficiency. Contains, amylase, lipase and protease. Given to patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to CF, chronic pancreatitis, or recent pancreatic surgery

Question 8

Carvedilol

Answer 8

Beta blocker used for HTN, left ventricular dysfunction and CHF

Question 9

Cyclophosphamide

Answer 9

alkylating agent, chemo drug

Question 10

Chlorphenamine

Answer 10

sedating antihistamine

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Ciclosporin

Answer 11

immunosuppressant used for rheumA, psoriasis and UC. Causes increased BP, fluid retention, K+, hair growth, glucose, and gum proliferation

Question 12

Denosumab

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Monoclonal antibody for osteoporosis, bone loss, bone mets and giant cell bone tumours

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Doxazosin

Answer 13

alpha-blocker. Used for HTN and BPH

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Donepazil

Answer 14

Slows alzheimers progression

Question 15

Digoxin (toxicity)

Answer 15

OD digoxin - sx = confusion, arrhythmia (tachy/brady), loss of appetite, vomiting, changes to colour perception, blurred vision. O/E = ECG shows premature ventricular beats

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Fexofenadine

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H1 antagonist used for hayfever

Question 17

Losartan

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ARB - first line for HTN in under 55s of non-afro-Caribbean descent

Question 18

Montelukast

Answer 18

Leukotriene receptor antagonist for maintenance therapy asthma

Question 19

Metaclopramide

Answer 19

antisickness medication used to treat nausea. Has side-effects for used short term

Question 20

Memantine

Answer 20

NMDA antagonist for dementia

Question 21

Methyldopa

Answer 21

Treats HTN in pregnancy

Question 22

Nicorandil

Answer 22

Vasodilator used in treatment of angina

Question 23

Pabrinex

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High conc infusion of vits B+C given after surgery, infections but mostly alcoholism

Question 24

Phenytoin

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Widely-used anti-epileptic, also used for trigeminal neuralgia

Question 25

Phenoxybenzamine

Answer 25

long-acting, irreversible alpha blocker. Used in the treatment of HTN as side effect of adrenal cancer

Question 26

Procainamide

Answer 26

sodium channel blocker used for cardiac arrhythmias

Question 27

Prochloroperazine

Answer 27

Used in anxiety and schizophrenia and for vertigo caused by vestibular neuritis

Question 28

Prostaglandin E1

Answer 28

Used to maintain patent ductus arteriosus in cyanotic congenital heart disease and as urethral suppositories for erectile dysfunction

Question 29

Propranolol

Answer 29

Beta blocker used for migraines and anxiety. Can exacerbate plaque psoriasis

Question 30

Rasagaline

Answer 30

MAO inhibitor used for Parkinsons

Question 31

Sulfasalazine

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disease-modifying therapy for rheumA. Causes side-effects and monitoring needed 3 monthly

Question 32

Tocilizumab

Answer 32

immunosuppressive used for juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and rheumA

Question 33

Tacrolimus

Answer 33

immunosuppressive given after transplant surgery

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Tamsulosin

Answer 34

alpha blocker used for BPH

Question 35

Topiramate

Answer 35

Used for epilepsy and migraines in asthmatics who can’t tolerate beta blockers