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Acetylcysteine (N-Acetylcysteine) works on/in which system/scenario and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
GI system and nutrition + Poisoning

Conditions = 
Contrast Nephropathy
Overdose
Poisoning
Respiratory Secretions
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Activated charcoal works in which scenario and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System/ scenario =
Poisoning

Conditions =
Overdose
Poisoning

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Adenosine works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions =
Supraventricular tachycardia

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Adrenaline works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions =
Anaphylaxis
Cardiac Arrest
Local anaesthesia
Mucosal Bleeding
Ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia
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Aldosterone antagonists work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Spironolactone + Epleronone

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System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions =
Ascites
Heart Failure
Hyperaldosteronism

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Alginates/Antacids work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Gaviscon + Peptac

A

System =
GI system and nutrition

Conditions =
Dyspepsia
GORD

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Allopurinol works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Musculoskeletal System

Conditions =
Chemotherapy (tumour lysis syndrome)
Gout (hyperuricaemia)

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Alpha-Blockers work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Doxazosin + Tamsulosin

A

System =
Cardiovascular
Renal and GU system

Conditions =
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Hypertension

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Aminoglycosides work in which scenario and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Gentamicin + Amikacin

A

System = Infection

Conditions =
Endocarditis
Pyelonephritis
Sepsis (incl intra-abdominal)

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Aminosalycilates work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Mesalazine + Sulfasalazine

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System =
GI system and nutrition
Musculoskeletal System

Conditions =
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ulcerative Colitis

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Amiodarone works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions =
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Cardiac Arrest
Supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Ramipril + Lisinopril + Perindopril

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System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions =
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetic nephropathy
Heart Failure
Hypertension
Ischaemic heart Disease
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Candesartan + Losartan + Irbesartan

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System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions =
Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetic nephropathy
Heart Failure
Hypertension
Ischaemic heart Disease
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Antidepressants – Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Fluoxetine + Citalopram + Sertraline

A

System =
Nervous System

Conditions =
Anxiety
Depression
OCD

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Antidepressants – tricyclics and related drugs work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Amitriptilline + Lofepramine

A

System =
Nervous System

Conditions =
Depression
Neuropathic Pain

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Antidepressants – Venlafaxine and Mirtazapine work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

A

System =
Nervous System

Conditions =
Anxiety incl. generalised anxiety disorder
Depression

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17
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Antiemetics – dopamine D2-receptor antagonists - work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Metoclopramide + Domperidone

A

System =
Nervous System
GI system and nutrition

Conditions =
Nausea and Vomiting

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Antiemetics – Histamine H1-receptor antagonists - work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Cyclizine + Cinnarizine + Promethazine

A

System =
Nervous System
GI system and nutrition

Conditions =
Anaphylaxis
Nausea and Vomiting

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Q

Antiemetics – Phenothiazines work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Prochlorperazine + Chlorpromazine

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System = Nervous System
GI system and nutrition

Conditions =
Agitation, Psychomotor
Nausea and Vomiting

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Antiemetics – Serotonin 5-HT3-receptor antagonists work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Ondansetron + Granisetron

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System =
Nervous System
GI system and nutrition

Conditions =
Chemotherapy
Nausea and Vomiting
Panic disorders

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21
Q

Antifungal Drugs work in which scenario and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Miconazole + Fluconazole + Clotrimazole + Nystatin

A

System/ scenario = infection

Conditions =
Fungal Infections

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Antihistamines – H1-receptor antagonists work in which scenario and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Chlorphenamine + Cetirizine + Loratadine + Fexofenadine

A

System =
Respiratory

Conditions =
Allergy
Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)
Pruritus
Urticaria
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23
Q

Antimotility drugs work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Loperamide + Codeine phosphate

A

System =
GI system and nutrition

Conditions =
Diarrhoea

24
Q

Anti-muscarinics – bronchodilators - work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Ipratropium bromide + Tiotropium

A

System =
Respiratory

Conditions =
Asthma
COPD

25
Q

Anti-muscarinics – Cardiovascular and gastrointestinal uses - work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Atropine + Hyoscine butylbromide + Glycopyrronium

A

System =
Cardiovascular
GI system and nutrition

Conditions =
Bradycardia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Respiratory secretions

26
Q

Anti-muscarinics – Genitourinary uses - work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Oxybutinin + Tolterodine + Solifenacin

A

System =
Renal and GU system

Conditions =
Urinary Incontinence

27
Q

Anti-psychotics first generation (typical) work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Haloperidol + Chlorpromazine + Prochlorperazine

A

System =
Nervous System

Conditions =
Agitation, psychomotor
Bipolar Disorder
Nausea and Vomiting
Schizophrenia
28
Q

Anti-psychotics second generation (atypical) - work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Quetiapine + Olanzapine + Risperidone + Clozapine

A

System =
Nervous System

Conditions =
Agitation, psychomotor
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia

29
Q

Aspirin works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Cardiovascular
Nervous System

Conditions =
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Fever
Ischaemic heart Disease
Pain
Peripheral arterial disease
Stroke
30
Q

Benzodiazepines work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Diazepam + Midazolam + Temazepam + Lorazepam + Chlordiazepoxide

A

System =
Nervous System
Poisoning

Conditions =
Alcohol Withdrawl
Anxiety
Status Epilepticus
Insomnia
Poisoning
Sedation
31
Q

Beta2-agonists work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Salbutamol + Sameterol + Terbutaline

A

System =
Respiratory

Conditions =
Asthma
COPD
Hyperkalaemia

32
Q

Beta-Blockers work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Bisoprolol + Atenolol + Propranolol + Metoprolol

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions = 
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Heart Failure
Hypertension
Ischaemic heart Disease
Supraventricular tachycardia
33
Q

Bisphosphonates work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Alendronic acid (alendronate) + Risedronate + Disodium Pamidronate + Zoledronic Acid

A

System =
Endocrine and Reproductive

Conditions = 
Bone Metastases
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy
Osteoporosis
Pagets disease
34
Q

Calcium and Vitamin D work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Adcal-D3 + Colecalciferol + Calcium Carbonate + Calcium Gluconate + Alfacalcidol

A

System =
GI system and nutrition
Renal and GU system
Musculoskeletal System

Conditions = 
Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalaemia
Hypocalcaemia
Osteoporosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
35
Q

Calcium Channel Blockers work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Amlodipine + Verapamil + Nifedipine + Diltiazem

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions = 
Angina
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Hypertension
Supraventricular tachycardia
36
Q

Carbamazepine works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Nervous System

Conditions =
Bipolar Disorder
Epilepsy, focal
Trigeminal neuralgia

37
Q

Cephalosporins and carbapenems work in which scenario and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Cefalexin + Cefotaxime + Meropenem

A

System/scenario =
Infection

Conditions =  
Infection (complex)
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Sepsis
Urinary tract Infection
38
Q

Clopidogrel works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions = 
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Ischaemic heart Disease
Peripheral arterial disease
Stroke
39
Q

Compound Inhalers (B2-agonist + corticosteroid) work in which scenario and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Seretide + Symbicort

A

System =
Respiratory

Conditions =
Asthma
COPD
Inflammation

40
Q

Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) Inhaled work in which scenario and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Beclomethasone + Fluticasone + Budesonide

A

System =
Respiratory

Conditions =
Asthma
COPD
Inflammation

41
Q

Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) systemic work in which scenario and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Prednisolone + Hydrocortisone + Dexamethasone

A

System =
Endocrine and Reproductive

Conditions = 
Addisons Disease
Adrenal Insufficiency
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Chemotherapy
Hypopituitarism
Inflammation
42
Q

Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) topical work in which scenario and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Hydrocortisone + Beclomethasone

A

System =
Skin

Conditions =
Eczema

43
Q

Digoxin works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions =
Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Heart Failure

44
Q

Dipyridamole works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions =
Myocardial Perfusion Scan
Stroke

45
Q

Diuretics, Loop - work on which system and for which conditions are they prescribed?

Common drug names - Furosemide + Bumetanide

A

System =
Cardiovascular
Renal and GU system

Conditions = 
Ascites
Breathlessness
Heart failure
Oedema (incl pulmonary)
46
Q

Diuretics, Potassium Sparing - work on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug name - Amiloride

A

System =
Cardiovascular
Renal and GU system

Conditions =
Hypokalaemia

47
Q

Diuretics, thiazide and thiazide like - work on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - Bendroflumethiazide + Indapamide

A

System =
Cardiovascular
Renal and GU system

Conditions.=
Hypertension

48
Q

Dopaminergic drugs for Parkinsons Disease - work on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - Levodopa (as co-beneldopa or co-careldopa + Ropinirole + Pramipexole

A

System =
Nervous System

Conditions.=
Parkinsons disease
Secondary Parkinsonism

49
Q

Emollients work on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - E45 + Zerobase + Liquid Paraffin

A

System =
Skin

Conditions.=
Dry Skin
Eczema
Psoriasis

50
Q

Fibrinolytic Drugs work on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - Alteplase + Reteplase

A

System =
Cardiovascular

Conditions.=
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Ischaemic heart Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Stroke
Venous thromboembolism treatment
51
Q

Gabapentin and Pregabalin work on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - Pregbalin (lyrica) + Gabapentin

A

System =
Nervous System

Conditions = 
Anxiety incl generalised anxiety disorder
Epilepsy, focal
Migraine
Neuropathic Pain
52
Q

H2-receptor antagonists work on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - Ranitidine

A

System =
GI system and nutrition

Conditions =
Dyspepsia
GORD
Peptic Ulcer Disease

53
Q

Heparins and Fondaparinux work on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - Enoxaparin + Dalteparin + Fondaparinux + Unfractionated heparin

A

System =
Cardiovascular
Blood

Conditions = 
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism
Venous Thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment
54
Q

Insulin works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - Multiple types based on periodicity of action

A

System =
Endocrine and Reproductive

Conditions = 
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome
Hyperkalaemia
55
Q

Iron works on which system and for which conditions is it prescribed?

Common drug names - Ferrous Fumarate + Ferrous Sulfate

A

System =
GI system and nutrition
Blood

Conditions =
Anaemia

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