Random Pharmacology Flashcards

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Adverse effect of tacrolimus

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Tremor - worse with outstretched hands

Tolerance - impaired glucose tolerance

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Drug causes of gynaecomastia

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Gay DISCO

  • Goserelin
  • Digoxin
  • Isoniazid
  • Spironolactone*** most common
  • Cimetidie
  • Oestrogen
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3
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How does carbamazepine work?

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Binds to sodium channels, increasing the refractory period

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4
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How do triptans work?

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5HT agonists (B and D)

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5
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Triptan contraindications

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IHD

Cerebrovascular disease

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CYP450 inducers

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ST CRAP GP

Sulfonylureas
Topiramate

Carbamazepine
Rifampicin
Alcohol (chronic)
Phenytoin

Griseofuvlin
Phenobarbitol

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CYP450 inhibitors

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VIDEOCASE

Valproate
isoniazid
Disulfiram
Erythromycin/clarithromycin
Omeprazole
Chloramphenicol/Cimetidine
Allopurinol
Sulfonamide
Ethanol (acute)
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