Pharmacology Flashcards
What is the 1st line antibiotic to treat MRSA?
Vancomycin
What antibiotic covers almost every gram-negative bacteria?
Gentamycin
Give an example of an ACE inhibitor drug (for combating hypertension)?
Ramipril
Give an example of a calcium channel blocker drug (for combating hypertension)?
Amlodipine
Give an example of a thiazide-like diuretic (for combating hypertension)?
Indapamide
Give an example of a beta-blocker (for combating hypertension)?
Atenolol
Give an example of a potassium sparing diuretic (for combating hypertension)?
Spironolactone
How would you treat stable angina?
- Beta blocker (Atenolol)
- Calcium antagonists (Amlodipine)
- Isosorbide Mononitrate (before exertion)
- Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN spray) before exertion
How would you treat unstable angina?
- Beta blocker (Atenolol)
- Calcium antagonists (Amlodipine)
- IV Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)
How do you treat chronic heart failure (DAB)?
- Loop diuretic (Furosemide)
- ACE inhibitor (Ramipril)
- Beta blocker (Atenolol)
- Aldosterone receptor antagonist (Spironolactone)
What drug treats atrial fibrillation?
Digoxin
What are the 3 1st line treatments for acute heart failure?
- IV loop diuretic
- IV opiates/opioids
- IV, buccal or sublingual nitrates
What are the 3 2nd line treatments for acute heart failure?
- Beta-agonists (dobutamine)
- Dopamine
3 Adrenaline
Give an example of an antidysrhythmic drug?
Lignocaine
What is a class 3 antidysrhythmic (potassium channel block) drug?
Amiodarone (treats Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and ventricular tachyarrhythmias)
What drug is used to stop supraventricular tachycardia?
Adenosine
What antibiotics can you give for sepsis?
- Penicillin G
- Cephalosporin
What antibiotic is used for UTI’s?
Co-trimoxazole