Treatments Flashcards
Acne
Tetracycline (antibiotic)
Acute coronary syndrome
ACEi Aspirin Bb Clopidogrel Heparin Nitrates Strong opioids Statins
Addison’s disease
Hydrocortisone (replace cortisol) - Corticosteroid
Fludrocortisone (replace aldosterone)
Adrenal insufficiency
Hydrocortisone (replace cortisol) - Corticosteroid
Fludrocortisone (replace aldosterone)
Psychomotor agitation
Benzodiazepines
Alcohol withdrawal
Benzodiazepines - Diazepam, Lorazepam
Allergy
Antihistamines (H1-receptor antagonists) - Cetirizine
Corticosteroids (PMB)
Anaemia
Iron
Vitamins
Anaphylaxis
Adrenaline
Antihistamines (H1 receptor antagonist)
Corticosteroids (PMB)
Angina
Bb (Atenolol)
CCb (Amlodipine)
GTN spray (Glyceryl Trinitrate)
Anxiety
Antidepressants
SSRI - Sertraline
Benzodiazepines - Valium
Gabapentin+Pregabalin
Ascites
Loop diuretics - Furosemide
Aldosterone antagonists - Spironolactone
Asthma
Inhaled corticosteroids
SABA (Short acting B2 Agonist) - Salbutamol
LABA
Compound inhalers (B2 agonist+corticosteroid)
Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Aspirin Bb (Atenolol) CCb (Amlodipine) Clopidogrel Warfarin Digoxin
Autoimmune disease
Corticosteroids (PMB)
Methotrexate (DMARD - Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Tamsulosin (Alpha blocker)
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors - Finasteride
Bipolar disorder
Antipsychotics
Carbamazepine
Valproate
Bone metastases
Bisphosphonates - Alendronate
Bowel preparation
Laxatives - Milk of magnesia
Bradycardia
Antimuscarinics - IV Atropine
Pacemaker
Breathlessness
Strong opioids - Morphine, oxycodone
Loop diuretics - Furosemide
Carbon monoxide poisoining
Oxygen therapy
Cardiac arrest
Adrenaline (epinephrine)
Amiodarone
Chemotherapy
Corticosteroids (PMB)
Methotrexate
Allopurinol
Cisplatin
Chronic kidney disease
ACEi - Ramipril
Calcium and VitD
COPD
Compound inhalers (B2 agonist-corticosteroid)
Inhaled corticosteroids
Bronchodilator - B2 agonist (salbutamol/salmeterol)
Antimuscarinic (Atropine)
Circulatory compromise
Saline
Colloids (Plasma substitutes)
Clostridium difficile Colitis
Metronidazole
Vancomycin
Constipation
Osmotic laxative - Milk of magnesia
Contrast nephropathy
N-acetylcysteine
Hormonal contraception
Oestrogen+Progestogen
Deep vein thrombosis
Warfarin
Heparin
Dental infection
Metronidazole
Depression
SSRI - Sertraline (antidepressant)
Venaflaxine (antidepressant)
T2DM
1) Metformin
2) Sulfonylurea
3) Gliptins - DPP4i/Glitazones - Thiazolidinedione
4) Insulin - start with basal then proceed to mealtime too
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Insulin
Diabetic nephropathy
ACEi
Diarrhoea
Loperamide (Antimotility drug)
Bulk-forming laxatives
Dry eyes
Ocular lubricants - Artificial tears
Dry skin
Emollients
Dyspepsia
PPI - Lanzoprazole
Antacids - Gaviscon
H2 Blockers (reduce stomach acid production) - Cimetidine
Eczema
Topical corticosteroids - Hydrocortisone
Emollients
Endocarditis
Penicillins
Vancomycin
Aminoglycosides
Epilepsy/Seizures
Valproate
Erectile dysfunction
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor - Viagra
Faecal impaction
Laxatives (BOS)- Bulk-forming, Osmotic, Stimulant
Fever
Paracetamol
Fluid and electrolyte therapy
Colloids (plasma substitutes)
Saline
Dextrose (glucose)
IV Potassium
GORD
Antacids - Gaviscon
PPI - Lansoprazole
H2 Blocker - Cimetidine
Anxiety
Venlafaxine (Antidepressant)
Gabapentin+Pregabalin
Glaucoma
Prostaglandin analogue eye drops
Gout
Allopurinol - Xanthine oxidase inhibitor (XOi)
Hay fever (Seasonal allergic rhinitis)
Antihistamines - H1 Receptor antagonist (Cetirizine)
Heart failure
ACEi - Ramipril Bb - Atenolol Digoxin Loop diuretics - Furosemide Aldosterone antagonists
Heart valve replacement
Warfarin
Helicobacter pylori eradication
Broad-spectrum Penicillins
PPI - Lansoprazole
Hyperaldosteronism
Aldosterone antagonists - Spironolactone
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy
Bisphosphonates
Hyperkalaemia
IV Glucose and Insulin
IV Calcium
Hyperlipidaemia
Statins - Simvastatin
Hypertension
ACEi - Ramipril
Bb - Atenolol
CCb - Amlodipine
Bendroflumethiazide (Thiazide Diuretic)