Random Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Adverse effect of tacrolimus
A
Tremor - worse with outstretched hands
Tolerance - impaired glucose tolerance
2
Q
Drug causes of gynaecomastia
A
Gay DISCO
- Goserelin
- Digoxin
- Isoniazid
- Spironolactone*** most common
- Cimetidie
- Oestrogen
3
Q
How does carbamazepine work?
A
Binds to sodium channels, increasing the refractory period
4
Q
How do triptans work?
A
5HT agonists (B and D)
5
Q
Triptan contraindications
A
IHD
Cerebrovascular disease
6
Q
CYP450 inducers
A
ST CRAP GP
Sulfonylureas
Topiramate
Carbamazepine
Rifampicin
Alcohol (chronic)
Phenytoin
Griseofuvlin
Phenobarbitol
7
Q
CYP450 inhibitors
A
VIDEOCASE
Valproate isoniazid Disulfiram Erythromycin/clarithromycin Omeprazole Chloramphenicol/Cimetidine Allopurinol Sulfonamide Ethanol (acute)