Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Cause of gingival hyperplasia
A
Phenytoin
Ciclosporin
Calcium channel blockers
Acute myeloid leukaemia
2
Q
SE of sodium valproate
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P450 inhibitor Gastrointestinal: nausea Increased appetite and weight gain Alopecia: regrowth may be curly Ataxia Tremor Hepatotoxicity Pancreatitis Thrombocytopaenia Teratogenic Hyponatraemia Hyperammonemic encephalopathy: L-carnitine may be used as treatment if this develops
3
Q
MOA Rifampicin
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Inhibits RNA synthesis