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Random Drugs I Saw at GP Flashcards

1
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What is nefopam indicated for?

A

Moderate pain

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What is anastrozole indicated for?

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Adjuvant treatment of oestrogen-receptor-positive early invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, or postmenopausal women following 2–3 years of tamoxifen therapy

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What is the mechanism of action of anastrozole?

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Aromatase inhibitor. This inhibits the conversion of adrenally-produced androgens into estrogens by the aromatase enzyme in fatty tissues, the adrenal glands and the liver.

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What is tamoxifen indicated for?

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Pre- and perimenopausal women with oestrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer not previously treated with tamoxifen, gynaecomastia prevention in men

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What is the mechanism of action of tamoxifen?

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Tamoxifen competitively inhibits estrogen binding to its receptor in oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer cells

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What is bisocodyl indicated for?

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Constipation, pre-operative bowel clearance

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What is dapaglifozin indicated for and what class of drug is it?

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T2DM, SGLT2 inhibitor

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What is mometasone indicated for?

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Steroid inhaler for prophylaxis of asthma by inhalation of powder, for inflammatory skin conditions like asthma as a topical lotion, for prophylactic treatment of allergic rhinitis as an intranasal spray, for nasal polys as an intranasal spray

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What is indapamide indicated for?

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Essential hypertension

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10
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What class of drug is indapamide?

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Thiazide diuretic

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What are some examples of thiazide diuretics?

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Chlorothiazide.
Chlorthalidone.
Hydrochlorothiazide.
Indapamide.
Metolazone.
Bendroflumethiazide.

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What is hydralazine indicated for?

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Moderate to severe hypertension, HF

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What is the mechanism of action of hydralazine?

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It causes vasodilation

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What is duloxetine indicated for?

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Chronic pain, fibromyalgia, depression, GAD, diabetic neuropathy, moderate to severe stress incontinence

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What class of drug is duloxetine?

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Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

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What are some examples of SNRIs?

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Desvenlafaxine
Duloxtine
Venlafaxine

17
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What are some examples of ADHD medications?

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Methylphenidate
Lisdexamfetamine
Dexamfetamine
Atomoxetine
Guanfacine

18
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What sort of lifestyle should someone have if they are to be prescribed digoxin?

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A sedentary lifestyle

19
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When should amitriptyline be taken?

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In the evening

20
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When should bisphosphonates be taken?

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Always take bisphosphonates on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. Stand or sit upright for 30 minutes after taking them. Wait between 30 minutes and 2 hours before eating food or drinking any other fluids.

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