Random Flashcards
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What is statin-induced myopathy and which drugs can commonly cause it?
A
When patients experience myalgia as a side effect of statin use. Commonly caused by erythromycin or clarithromycin, this is a common interaction to note.
2
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Which antibiotic is known to cause photosensitivity and can therefore increase the likelihood that someone gets burnt?
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Doxycycline
3
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What is the mechanism of action of warfarin?
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Inhibits vitamin K, which in turn inhibits the production of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors II, VII, IX and X (1972) and protein C.
