Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What do Leukotriene receptor antaognists sometimes lead to?
A
Development of churg-strauss syndrome
2
Q
What type of antibiotics should be stopped with statins?
A
Macrolides! e.g erythromycin and clarithromycin
3
Q
What type of condition is heparin induced thrombocytopenia?
A
It is actually a prothrombotic condition due to immune mediated antibiotics forming against complexes of platelet factor 4 and heparin
4
Q
How long after starting heparin does HIT start?
A
5-10 days after starting
5
Q
What does HIT present with?
A
50% reduction in platelets, thrombosis, skin allergy
