PSA Flashcards
1
Q
DRUGS THAT CAUSE CONSTIPATION
A
- opioids - Morphine, codeine, tramadol, oxycodone
- iron tablets
- antidepressants
- CCBs
- diuretics
- antipsychotics
2
Q
drugs that cause hypoglycaemia
A
- insulin
- sulphonureas (gliclazide)
3
Q
drugs that cause hyperglycaemia (STTAB)
A
- steroids
- tacrolimus
- thiazide diuretics
- antipsychotics
- beta blockers
4
Q
drugs that are always in MCG
A
- levothyroxine
- GTN
- inhalers
- iprotroprium nebs
- digoxin
- naloxone
- fludrocortisone
5
Q
drugs taken in the morning
A
- steroids
- diuretics
6
Q
drugs taken at night
A
- statins
- long acting basal insulins
7
Q
drugs causing diarrhoea
A
- COLCHICINE
- antibiotics causing c.diff
- metformin
- PPIs
- laxatives
8
Q
drugs causing gout CATPD
A
- ciclosporin
- aspirin (low dose)
- tacrolimus
- ticagrelor
- pyrazinamide
- diuretics
9
Q
drugs causing hyponatremia
A
- SSRIs
- TCAs
- ACEi
- PPI
- opiates
- carbamazepine
- loop diuretics
10
Q
drugs causing hyperkalemia
A
- ACEi
- ARBs
- spironolactone / epleronone / amiloride
- heparin
- blood transfusions
11
Q
drugs causing hypernatremia
A
- lithium
- demeclocycline
12
Q
drugs causing hypokalaemia
A
- steroids
- salbutamol
- diuretics
13
Q
drugs causing high cholestrol
A
- steroids
- thiazide diuretics
14
Q
which drugs to stop when sick
A
STOP METFORMIN
STOP STATINS
STOP -gliflozins (SGLT-2 inhibitors)
15
Q
drugs that increase creatintinine kinase
A
- statins
- haloperidol (antipsychotics)