Sore Throats Flashcards
A rare complication associated with certain medication is agranulocytosis, which can manifest as a sore throat.
What antihypertensive drug can cause this?
Captopril Carbimazole Cytotoxics Neuroleptics (clozapine) Penicllamine Sulfasalazine Sulphur-containing drugs
A rare complication associated with certain medication is agranulocytosis, which can manifest as a sore throat.
What antipsychotic drug can cause this?
Captopril Carbimazole Cytotoxics Neuroleptics (clozapine) Penicllamine Sulfasalazine Sulphur-containing drugs
A rare complication associated with certain medication is agranulocytosis, which can manifest as a sore throat.
What thyroid drug can cause this?
Captopril Carbimazole Cytotoxics Neuroleptics (clozapine) Penicllamine Sulfasalazine Sulphur-containing drugs
A rare complication associated with certain medication is agranulocytosis, which can manifest as a sore throat.
What DMARD can cause this?
Captopril Carbimazole Cytotoxics Neuroleptics (clozapine) Penicllamine Sulfasalazine Sulphur-containing drugs
A rare complication associated with certain medication is agranulocytosis, which can manifest as a sore throat.
What aminosalicylate can cause this?
Captopril Carbimazole Cytotoxics Neuroleptics (clozapine) Penicllamine Sulfasalazine Sulphur-containing drugs
Flubiprofen is an NSAID found in OTC lozenges, what is the age limit?
> 12 years.
Avoid in patients with peptic ulcers and in pregnancy and breastfeeding if possible.
Who should avoid using flubiprofen lozenges?
> 12 years. (so those under 12 should avoid)
Avoid in patients with peptic ulcers and in pregnancy and breastfeeding if possible.
Difflam rinse (benzydamine) OTC age
> 12 years
Can cause stinging.
Ok in preg but limit use after 30 weeks.
Difflam spray (benzydamine) OTC age
> 6 years
OK in preg but limit use after 30 weeks.
Benzocaine containg lozenges are only to be used by those over what age?
3 years
Benzocaine sprays should only be used by those over what age?
over 6 years
Lidocaine products for a sore throat should only be used by those ovefr what age?
> 12 years
