Pharmacology Flashcards
What is meant by a Type A drug reaction?
Augmented - dose dependent, frequent, predictable, explained by drug pharmacology
What is meant by a Type B drug reaction?
Bizarre - dose independent, rare, not explained by drug pharmacology
What is meant by a Type C drug reaction?
Chronic - dose and time dependent, long-term use
What is meant by a Type D drug reaction?
Delayed - very rare
What is meant by a Type E drug reaction?
End of treatment - due to withdrawal/relapse
What is the mechanism of cyclopentolate?
M1 muscarinic ACh antagonist
What is the main adverse effect of dobutamine?
Risk of rapid ventricular response
What is the MOA of Omeprazole?
H+/K+ATPase pump inhibitor
What are the topical steroids in order of potency?
Hydrocortisone 0.1% < Eumovate < Betnovate < Dermovate
Which anti-epileptic can cause ataxia?
Lamotrigine
What is the mechanism of methylphenidate?
Dopamine and NE reuptake inhibitor
What is the main side effect of protease inhibitors?
Dyslipidaemia
How many half lives does it take for drug elimination?
4-5 half lives
What is an important long term side effect of cyclosporin?
Chronic interstitial nephritis
Which electrolyte abnormality can be associated with salbutamol use?
Hypokalaemja
What is the mechanism of Fomepizole?
Alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor
What is the mechanism of Trimethoprim?
interferes with DNA synthesis by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase
What is the mechanism of inflixamab?
TNF-alpha inhibitor
What is the MOA of loop diuretics?
Inhibits N+/K+/Cl- pump in thick ascending loop of Henle