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Year 3 - drug class, indication, patient/carer, cautionary labels Flashcards

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Aciclovir - drug class

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Antiviral - static

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Aciclovir - indications

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Herpes
Chicken pox
Shingles

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Aciclovir - cautionary labels

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Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop

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Amoxicillin - drug class

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penicillin - 2nd gen

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Amoxicillin - indications

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Susceptible infections
Respiratory infections
UTIs

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Amoxicillin - cautionary labels

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Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop

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Beclomethasone - drug class

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Corticosteroid

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Beclomethasone - indications

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Asthma
Inflammatory skin disorders
UC

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Beclomethasone - patient carer advice

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Steroid card
Adrenal insufficiency
Immunosuppression

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Beclomethasone - cautionary labels

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Inhaler: Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop, Read the additional information given with this medicine
MR tablet: Swallow this medicine whole. Do not chew or crush

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Cefalexin - drug class

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cephalosporin - 1st gen

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Cefalexin - indications

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Susceptible infections
HAP
UTI/pyelonephritis

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Cefalexin - cautionary labels

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Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop

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Chloramphenicol - drug class

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Protein synthesis inhibitor

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Chloramphenicol - indications

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Eye infections
Ear infections
H. influezae (life-threatening)

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Chlorphenamine - drug class

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sedating antihistamine

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Chlorphenamine - indications

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Allergies - all ages
Chicken pox itch relief

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Chlorphenamine - patient and carer advice

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Drowsiness may affect performance of skilled tasks (e.g. cycling or driving); sedating effects enhanced by alcohol.

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Chlorphenamine - cautionary labels

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This medicine may make you sleepy. If this happens, do not drive or use tools or machines. Do not drink alcohol

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Cyclizine - drug class

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antiemetic - H1 antagonist

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Cyclizine - indications

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N+V
Motion sickness

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Cyclizine - patient and carer advice

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Drowsiness may affect performance of skilled tasks (e.g. cycling, driving); effects of alcohol enhanced.

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Cyclizine - cautionary labels

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This medicine may make you sleepy. If this happens, do not drive or use tools or machines. Do not drink alcohol

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Erythromycin - drug class

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Macrolide antibiotic

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Erythromycin - indications

A

Penicillin-allergic patients
Skin infections
Respiratory infections

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Erythromycin - cautionary labels

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Tab: Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop
GR Tab: Do not take indigestion remedies 2 hours before or after you take this medicine, Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop, Swallow this medicine whole. Do not chew or crush

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Fluconazole - drug class

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triazole antifungal

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Fluconazole - indications

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Thrush
Prophylactic for immunocompromised

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Fluconazole - cautionary labels

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Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop

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Gentamicin - drug class

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Aminoglycoside antibiotic

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Gentamicin - indications

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Eye infections
Ear infections
Diabetic foot
(most of Stapleton’s infections)

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Ipratropium - drug class

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SAMA

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Ipratropium - indications

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COPD
Asthma

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Ipratropium - patient and carer advice

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Inhaler technique
Avoid eye
Dizziness affecting skills

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Ketoconazole - drug class

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Imidazole antifungal

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Ketoconazole - indications

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Cushings
Fungal skin infections
Dandruff

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Ketoconazole - parent and carer advice

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Liver disorder signs (anorexia, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, or dark urine)
Adrenal insufficiency signs
Dizziness affecting skills

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Ketoconazole - cautionary labels

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Tab: This medicine may make you sleepy. If this happens, do not drive or use tools or machines.
Do not drink alcohol
Do not take indigestion remedies 2 hours before or after you take this medicine
Take with or just after food, or a meal

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Mebendazole - drug class

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Anthelintics

40
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Mebendazole - indications

A

Worm infections

41
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Methotrexate - drug class

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Antimetabolite

42
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Methotrexate - indications

A

IBDs
RA

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Methotrexate - patient and carer advice

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Blood disorder signs (sore throat, bruising, and mouth ulcers)
Liver toxicity (nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and dark urine)
Respiratory effects
Avoid UV light
Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen
Patient alert card

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Methotrexate - cautionary labels

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Read the additional information given with this medicine
Protect your skin from sunlight—even on a bright but cloudy day. Do not use sunbeds

45
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Metronidazole - drug class

A

Nitroimidazole - antibiotic

46
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Metronidazole - indications

A

Anaerobic infections
Skin infections
H. pylori

47
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Metronidazole - cautionary labels

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Do not drink alcohol
Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop
Take with or just after food, or a meal
Swallow this medicine whole. Do not chew or crush
Take with a full glass of water

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Nystatin - drug class

A

Polyene antifungal

49
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Nystatin - indications

A

Oral thrush

50
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Nystatin - cautionary labels

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Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop

51
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Proguanil - drug class

A

Antimalarial

52
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Proguanil - indications

A

Prophylaxis of malaria

53
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Proguanil - patient and carer advice

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Avoid mosquito bites
Don’t miss doses
Go to doctor if signs of malaria within the next year (especially 3 months)

54
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Ranitidine - drug class

A

H2 antagonist

55
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Ranitidine - indications

A

Gastric ulcers
dyspepsia

56
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Ranitidine - patient carer advice

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1-2 hours before food for fat malabsorption syndrome

57
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Rifampicin - drug class

A

Antimycobacterial

58
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Rifampicin - indications

A

Endocarditis
TB
H. influenzae

59
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Rifampicin - patient carer advice

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Discolours soft contact lenses
Signs of liver disorder (nausea, vomiting, malaise or jaundice)

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Rifampicin - cautionary labels

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Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop
This medicine may colour your urine. This is harmless
Take this medicine when your stomach is empty. This means an hour before food or 2 hours after food

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Sodium cromoglicate - drug class

A

Mast cell stabiliser

62
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Sodium cromoglicate - indications

A

Allergic conjunctivitis
Food allergy

63
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Sodium cromoglicate - cautionary labels

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Cap: Take 30 to 60 minutes before food

64
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Sodium valproate - drug class

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Antiepileptic - 1st gen

65
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Sodium valproate - indications

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Epilepsy
Migraine prophylaxis

66
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Sodium valproate - patient carer advice

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Don’t stop taking
Urgent referral if suspected pregnancy
Blood and liver disorders
Pancreatitis
Patient guide
Pregnancy prevention programme

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Sodium valproate - cautionary labels

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Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop
Read the additional information given with this medicine
Take with or just after food, or a meal
MR + GR: Swallow this medicine whole. Do not chew or crush

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Tamoxifen - drug class

A

Antioestrogen

69
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Tamoxifen - indications

A

Breast cancer
Infertility
Gynaecomastia

70
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Tamoxifen - patient and carer advice

A

Endometrial cancer risk
Thromboembolism risk (breathlessness and pain in one leg)

71
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Terbinafine - drug class

A

Antifungal

72
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Terbinafine - indications

A

Fungal skin infections

73
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Terbinafine - patient carer advice

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Signs of liver disorders

74
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Terbinafine - cautionary labels

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Tab: Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop

75
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Theophylline - drug class

A

Xanthine

76
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Theophylline - indications

A

Asthma
COPD

77
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Theophylline - cautionary labels

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Swallow this medicine whole. Do not chew or crush

78
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Trastuzumab - drug class

A

Monoclonal antibody

79
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Trastuzumab - indications

A

Breast cancer
Gastric cancer

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