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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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Cirpofloxacin - drug class

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2nd gen fluroquinolone

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Ciprofloxacin- indications

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Susceptible eye infections
Otitis externa
Diabetic foot
UTI/pyelonephritis

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Ciprofloxacin - 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. Avoid milk, indigestion remedies or medicines containing iron or zinc. Do not crush or chew

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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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Clarithromycin - drug class

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Macrolide antibiotic

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Clarithromycin- indications
Penicillin-allergic patients Skin infections Respiratory infections
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Clarithromycin - cautionary labels
Tab + suspension: Space the doses evenly throughout the day. Keep taking this medicine until the course is finished, unless you are told to stop MR Tab: 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. Take with or just after food
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Fluconazole - drug class
triazole antifungal
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Fluconazole - indications
Thrush Prophylactic for immunocompromised
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Fluconazole - cautionary labels
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
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
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Gentamicin - indications
Eye infections Ear infections Diabetic foot (most of Stapleton's infections)
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Ipratropium - drug class
SAMA
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Ipratropium - indications
COPD Asthma
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Ipratropium - patient and carer advice
Inhaler technique Avoid eye Dizziness affecting skills
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Ketoconazole - drug class
Imidazole antifungal
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Ketoconazole - indications
Cushings Fungal skin infections Dandruff
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Ketoconazole - parent and carer advice
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
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
Anthelintics
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Mebendazole - indications
Worm infections
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Methotrexate - drug class
Antimetabolite
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Methotrexate - indications
IBDs RA
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Methotrexate - patient and carer advice
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
Read the additional information given with this medicine Protect your skin from sunlight—even on a bright but cloudy day. Do not use sunbeds
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Metronidazole - drug class
Nitroimidazole - antibiotic
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Metronidazole - indications
Anaerobic infections Skin infections H. pylori
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Metronidazole - cautionary labels
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
Polyene antifungal
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Nystatin - indications
Oral thrush
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Nystatin - cautionary labels
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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Proguanil - drug class
Antimalarial
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Proguanil - indications
Prophylaxis of malaria
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Proguanil - patient and carer advice
Avoid mosquito bites Don't miss doses Go to doctor if signs of malaria within the next year (especially 3 months)
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Cimetidine - drug class
H2 antagonist
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Cimetidine- indications
Duodenal ulcers Gastric ulcers NSAID ulcer
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Rifampicin - drug class
Antimycobacterial
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Rifampicin - indications
Endocarditis TB H. influenzae
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Rifampicin - patient carer advice
Discolours soft contact lenses Signs of liver disorder (nausea, vomiting, malaise or jaundice)
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Rifampicin - cautionary labels
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
Mast cell stabiliser
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Sodium cromoglicate - indications
Allergic conjunctivitis Food allergy
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Sodium cromoglicate - cautionary labels
Cap: Take 30 to 60 minutes before food
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Sodium valproate - drug class
Antiepileptic - 1st gen
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Sodium valproate - indications
Epilepsy Migraine prophylaxis
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Sodium valproate - patient carer advice
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
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
Antioestrogen
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Tamoxifen - indications
Breast cancer Infertility Gynaecomastia
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Tamoxifen - patient and carer advice
Endometrial cancer risk Thromboembolism risk (breathlessness and pain in one leg)
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Terbinafine - drug class
Antifungal
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Terbinafine - indications
Fungal skin infections
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Terbinafine - patient carer advice
Signs of liver disorders
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Terbinafine - cautionary labels
Tab: 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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Theophylline - drug class
Xanthine
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Theophylline - indications
Asthma COPD
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Theophylline - cautionary labels
Swallow this medicine whole. Do not chew or crush
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Trastuzumab - drug class
Monoclonal antibody
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Trastuzumab - indications
Breast cancer Gastric cancer

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