Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Amphotericin B
- Indication
- SE
A
Severe systemic fungal infections
More common in immunosuppressed patient
When given IV > toxicity
Hypokalaemia, hypomagnesaemia and renal failure
2
Q
Gentamicin
- SE
A
Nephrotoxic and ototoxic
preferentially absorbed into the vestibular and renal tissue
3
Q
Gold
- Indication
- SE
A
DMARD
IM injection / tablet
SE: Nephrotoxic syndrome, pulmonary fibrosis, hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity, agranulocytosis
4
Q
Oxybutinin
A
Anti-muscarinic
- Rx: detrusor instability
- SE: retention and stasis