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Paracetamol


(Panadol, Panamax)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C:Non-opioid analgesic


I:Pain, fever


MoA: Unknown


D: 1-2 qid prn m8 (1g qid)


AE: increased aminotransferases


P: urticaria, hypersensitivity, liver failure Sx


L: pain management. compresses, RICE

Tramadol


(Tramal, Zydol)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Opioid analgesic

I: Mod to severe pain


MoA: mimic endog opioids, activate opioid receptors which produce analgesia etc


D: 50-100mg q6-4h max 400mg/d


AE: N,V,C, drowsiness


P: sedation and hard to rouse, difficulty breathing, shallow breathing, anaphylaxis (allergy)
L: high doses = prevent constipation, pain lifestyle e.g. RICE warm pack, cold pack

Oxycodone

(Oxycontin CR, Endone IR)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Opioid analgesic

I: Mod to severe pain


MoA: Mimic endogenous opioids, activate opioid receptors which produce analgesia etc


D: IR- 5-15mg q4-6h, CR-total daily dose bd


AE: N/V/C, drowsiness


P: Sedation and hard to rouse, difficulty breathing, shallow breathing, anaphylaxis (allergy)
L: high doses = prevent constipation, pain lifestyle incl pain specialist

Morphine

(MS Contin, Ordine)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Opioid analgesic

I: Mod to severe pain


MoA: mimic endogenous opioids, activate opioid receptors which produce analgesia etc


D: titrate dose to patients needs


AE: N/V/C, drowsiness


P: sedation and hard to rouse, difficulty breathing, shallow breathing, anaphylaxis (allergy)


L: high doses = prevent constipation, pain lifestyle

Amoxycillin

(Amoxil)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Penicillin

I: chronic bronchitis, acute bacterial otitis media, sinusitis, CAP


MoA: Inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis


D: 250-500mg tds or 1g bd; 7.5-25mg/kg tds (up to 80-90mg/kg/day)


AE: GI Sx, rash/hypersensitivity


P: allergic hypersensitivity reaction


L: plenty of water, rest, paracetamol for fever, probiotics (2h after antibiotics)

Cephalexin


(Keflex, Ialex)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Cephalosporin


I: UTIs, Staph and strep for pts with mild-mod Pc allergy


MoA: interfere bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis --> cell lysis


D: (A) 250-500mg qid or 500-1000mg qid/bd; UTI Px 250mg n ; UTI Tx 500mg bd. (C) 6.5-12.5-25 mg/kg/dose q6h


AE: D/N/V, rash headache; blood dyscrasias; anaphylaxis


P: anaphylaxis/severe diarrhoea


L: UTI -drink enough water daily, wipe back to front

Amoxycillin with Clavulanic Acid

(Augmentin Duo, Moxiclav Duo)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Pc/clavulanic acid

I: HAP, UTI, Otitis media, acute bacterial sinusitis


MoA: interfere bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis --> cell lysis. Clav acid inhibits B-lactamase


D: with or soon after food until all taken (A) 500-875mg bd for 5-10days (C) >1 month: 10-15 up to 20mg/kg tid, max 500mg; >2 month: 22.5mg/kg bd, max 875mg, >40kg = adult dose


AE: D/N/V, rash


P: anaphylaxis/severe diarrhoea (CDAD)


L: UTI -drink enough water daily, wipe back to front

Roxithromycin

(Rulide)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Macrolide

I: URTIs, LRTIs, CAP, recurrent tonsillitis, skin infections


MoA: bacteriostatic, inhibit protein synthesis


D: (A) 150mg bd or 300mg od (C) 2.5-4mg/kg bd. Best taken on empty stomach (if makes u feel sick then with food)


AE: GI (N/V/D abd pain cramps), candidal infections; rash h/ache;


P: hypersensitivity, CDAD, hepatitis,QT


L: counsel for indication

Doxycycline

(Doxsig, Doryx)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Tetracycline

I:RTIs, Acne, Malaria Px


MoA: bacteriostatic, inhibit protein sythesis


D: 200mg stat then 100mg od. Acne = 50mg od; Malaria 1 d for 2d b4, during +2-4 weeks after


AE: N/V/D, epigastric burn, tooth discolour, photosensitive; rash, fungal overgrowth


P: CDAD, oesophageal ulcer (weak), hepatitis, anaphylaxis


L: drink with plenty water and upright for 30-60 mins after. best mane.

Atorvastatin

(Lipitor, Trovas)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

I: hyperchol, mixed hyperlipidaemia, high risk for CAD, HTN pts with risks for heart disease


MoA: inhibit HMG-CoA reductase


D: 1 daily (10, 20, 40, 80); increase dose after 4 weeks if nec


AE: myalgia, GI Sx, h/ache, insomnia, dizzy, incr aminotransferases; hair loss


P: myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, renal failure hepatitis


L: avoid grapefruit juice, muscle pain, liver signs

Simvastatin

(Zocor, Lipex, Simvar)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

I: hyperchol, mixed hyperlipidaemia, high risk for CAD, HTN pts with risks for heart disease


MoA: inhibit HMG CoA reductase


D: 1 nocte (10.20.40.80); increase dose after 4 weeks if nec


AE: myalgia, GI Sx, h/ache, insomnia, dizzy, incr aminotransferases; hair loss


P: myopathy, rhabdo, renal failure hepatitis


L: avoid grapefruit juice, muscles, Liver signs

Irbesartan

(Avapro, Karvea)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

I: HTN, HF


MoA: blocks Ang II binding to AT receptors --> vasoconstriction, Na reabs, aldosterone rls


D: 1 d; usu 150mg increase to 300mg


AE: dizzy, h/ache/ hyperkalaemia; 1st dose hypo, rash D, dyspepsia


P: hepatitis sx, African


L: avoid K supp, dizzy; Salt, exercise, diet

Ramipril

(Tritace)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: ACE-I

I: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, post MI, reduce risk of CV events


MoA: block Ang1->Ang2 reducing effect of Ang2 induced vasoconstriction, Na retention + aldosterone rls


D: 2.5mg od (mane) increase after 2-3 weeks to 5 if nec, up to 10mg d in 1-2 doses.


AE: cough, hypotension, hyperkalaemia, h/ache, dizzy, fatigue, N, renal imp; rash


P:Renal, Angioedema, African, NSAIDS


L: avoid K supp, pregnancy avoid, dizziness

Perindopril

(Coversyl)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: ACE-I

I: HTN, HF, diabetic nephropathy, post MI, reduce risk of CV events


MoA: block Ang1->Ang2 reducing effect of Ang2 induced vasoconstriction, Na retention + aldosterone rls


D: initially 5mg od max 10mg od (2.5mg for risk hypotension or initial for Renal Imp).


AE: cough, hypotension, hyperkalaemia, h/ache, dizzy, fatigue, N, renal imp; rash


P: Renal, Angioedema, Afircan, NSAIDS


L: avoid K supp, pregnancy, dizziness

Amlodipine

(Norvasc, Amlo)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: CCB

I: HTN, Angina, Tachyarrhythmia


MoA: blocks CChannels on vascular smooth muscle, decr vasc resistance, decr pressure


D: 1 d (mane). 2.5-5mg od increase over 1-2 weeks to max of 10mg


AE: periph oedema, palpitations, h/ache,, dizzy, flush


P: peripheral oedema, hypotension (v low), difficulty breathing


L: angina - use of relief; exercise. HTN - SNAP. Arrhythmias (things that worsen - pseudo, caffeine)

Warfarin


(Coumadin, Marevan)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Vitamin K antagonist


I: prevention of PE, VTE, 1' 2' stroke Px


MoA: Inhib synthesis of Vitamin K dependent clotting factors


D: Once daily (INR 2-3) pm


AE: bleeding/bruising; skin necrosis, hypersensitivity


P: allergic rxn, bleed in stools, bleeding


L: diet, same brand, avoid cranberry, tell all doctors/dentists on it, need regular blood tests, tell dr if ill/diarrhoea, vom, infection, fever, blood in excrements

Clopidogrel

(Iscover, Plavix)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: anti-platelet (P2Y12). Thienopyridine

I: Px vascular ischaemic event in pt w sxatic arthrosclerosis (stroke, MI), Px thromboembolism after stent


MoA: inhibits platelet aggregation


D: 1 daily (75mg)


AE: Skin reaction, bleeding, diarrhoea, GI ulcer


P: Svr skin reactions, Bleeding


L: Avoid grapefruit juice

Frusemide

(Lasix, Urex)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Loop diuretic

I: Oedema assoc w HF, renal imp, hepatic cirrhosis


MoA:inhib reabs Na + Cl = inhib reabs of water


D: 20-40mg d or bd (max 1g d)


AE: hypo-N, -K, -Mg, gout, dizzy, orthostatic HoTN


P: jaundice, svr skin rxns, Gout


L: Take earlier in the day, Dizziness

Metoprolol Tartrate


(Betaloc, Minax)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: B blocker


I: HTN, Angina, Tachyarrhythmias, MI, Px migraine, stable HF w SAABGT


MoA: block B receptors in heart, periphery, bronchi, pancreas, uterus, kidney, brian + liver. reduce CO, reduction in LV work + O2 use -> decr HR,


D: HTN = 50-100mg od for 1 week then 50-100mg od/bd, Angina + MI start 25-50


AE: ND, bronchospasm, dysponea, slow heart rate, HoTN, alter glucose + lipid metabolism; rash, psoriasis;


P: hypersensitive, if intolerant to A/E
L: Make sure other HF treatments are optimised before starting, dizziness

Isosorbide Mononitrate

(Imdur, Monodur)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: NitrateI:Px, Tx of angina, CHF, acute HF assoc w MI and unstable angina

MoA: exogenous source of nitric oxide (mediates vasodilation), reduces venous return and preload to heart -> reduce myocardial O2 rqrmnt


D: initially 30-60mg od up to 120mg od


AE: h/ache, flush, palpitations, ortho HoTN, faint, periph oedema


P: still getting frequent angina attacks, HoTN


L: take at time of day when angina most frequent. nitrate free period

Enalapril

(Renitec)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: ACE-I

I: HTN, HF, asymptomatic LV dysFn


MoA: block Ang1->Ang2 reducing effect of Ang2 induced vasoconstriction, Na retention + aldosterone rls


D: 5mg d increased over 1-2 weeks up to 10-40mg d as 1 or 2 doses. (HF start at 2.5 up to 20mg)


AE: cough, hypotension, hyperkalaemia, h/ache, dizzy, fatigue, N, renal imp; rash


P: Renal, Angioedema, Afircan, NSAIDS


L: SNAP, avoid K supp, pregnancy

Lercanidipine

(Zanidip, Lercan)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: CCB

I: mainly HTN, angina


MoA: CCB, rlx vasc smth muscle -> decr peripheral resistance


D: initially 10mg od increase after at least 2 weeks to max 20mg od


AE: periph oedema, rash h/ache, dizzy flush


P: severe HoTN - extreme fatigue/dizzy low BP


L: 15min before food

Telmisartan

(Micardis)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist


I: HTN, HF, Px cardiovascular risk in pts with CAD, PAD, high risk diabetes, previous stroke or TIA


MoA: blocks Ang II binding to AT receptors --> vasoconstriction, Na reabs, aldosterone rls, HCT inhibits reabsorption of Na and Cl


D: 1 daily (40mg up to 80)


AE: dizzy, h/ache/ hyperkalaemia; 1st dose hypo, rash D, dyspepsia


P: hepatitis sx, African


L: avoid K supp, dizzy; Salt, exercise, diet

Buprenorphine


(Norspan)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Opiod


I:Mod>Sev pain


MoA: mimic endogenous opioids


D:(patch) start at 5mcg/hr (SL) 200-400mcg q6-8h


AE: N/V/C, site reactions


P: Sedation, difficulty breathing, allergy


L: Rotate patch, avoid direct heat, do not cut

Fentanyl


(Durogesic (P), Actiq(Loz))


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Opiod


I:Mod>Sev pain


MoA: mimic endogenous opiods


D: (B-pain) 200mcg loz repeat once after 30 mins


AE: N/V/C, site reactions, bradycardia


P: Serotonin tox, Arrhythmias, Diabetes (loz)


L: Rotate patch, Laxatives, 3 days per patch, avoid direct heat, 15 min per loz

Tapentadol


(Palexia)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Opiod


I: Mod>Sev pain


MoA: mimic endogenous opiods


D: 50mg bd, titrating with response


AE: (Opiod) N/V/C, resp depression


P: Renal (<30), Hepatic, MAOI


L: Swallow whole, background paracetamol

Paracetamol +Codeine


(Panadeine [forte])


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Combination


I: Mild>mod pain


MoA: depends on ingredient


D: 1g qid M8


AE: N/V/C, Liver toxicity


P: Hepatic impairment


L: Be careful of products containing paracetamol

Azithromycin


(Zithromax)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Macrolide


I: CAP, Chlamydial infections


MoA: Bacteriostatic; inhibits protein synthesis


D: 500mg OD for 3 days


AE: Hypersensitivity syndrome, GI


P: QT, Diabetes (liq), Allergies


L: Resistance of S.pneumniae after one dose

Ciprofloxacin


(Ciproxin)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Quinolone


I: Complicated UTIs, Bone/Joint infections, Prostatitis


MoA: Bactericidal; inhibits DNA synthesis


D: 250-500mg bd (max 1.5g daily) IV; 200-300mg bd up to 300-400mg Q8-12h (max 1.2g daily)


AE: N/V/D, abdo pain, rash, tendonitis, phototoxic, QT, transient hearing impairment


L: IV over 60mins, lots of fluids, Tendons

Erythromycin


(EES)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Macrolide


I:Upper + lower resp inf, Chlamydial, Pertussis


MoA: Bacteriostatic; inhibits protein synthesis


D: 1-2 g daily in 2-4 doses (max 4g), IV; 15-20mg/kg in 4 doses (max 4g)


AE: N/V/D, fungal, hypertrophic pyloric stenosis


P: QT!, Renal (<10), Severe hepatic


L: IV over 60min, many interactions, Best on empty stomach (ERYC) but can take with food

Fluconazole


(Diflucan)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Azole


I: Mucocutaneous/Vaginal candidiasis, Tinea


D: Vag; 150mg single dose, Dermal cand; 50mg OD for 2-4 weeks


AE: Anorexia, fatigue, SJS


P: QT!, Renal, Allergies


L: Tell your doctor if you feel tired or nauseous, or dark urin, pale faeces or yellowing skin.

Gentamicin


(*no brand*)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Aminoglycoside


I: Serious gram -ve, Enterococcal infections


MoA: Inhibit protein synthesis


D: TDM! CrCl>60 5-7mg/kg OD, CrCl 30-60 4-5mg/kg


AE: Nephrotoxic, Otoxtoxic, Neuromuscular blockade


P: Ototoxicity, Renal, Allergies


L: Gent with Benpen for serious enterococcal infections (Endocarditis)

Valaciclovir


(Valtrex)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Guanine analogue


I: Herpes simplex, Genital herpes, Shingles, CMV


MoA: Inhibit viral DNA polymerase and synthesis


D: Genital; inital 500mg bd for 5-10 days,


AE: Neurological, agitation, vertigo, renal


P: Renal (Neurological), Allergy


L: Drink plenty of fluids, prodrug, carry a course with you to start as soon as you can

Atenolol


(Noten, Tenormin)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: B blocker


I: HTN, Angina, Tachyarrhythmias, MI


MoA: block B receptors in heart, periphery, bronchi, pancreas, uterus, kidney, brian + liver. reduce CO, reduction in LV work + O2 use -> decr HR


D: 20-50mg OD incres to 100mg in 1-2 doses


AE: HoTN, N/D, transient worsening of HF, Cold extremeties, fatigue, blurred vision, glucose and lipid metabolism altered.


P: Renal, Diabetes, Vascular, Respiratory, Hepatic, Interactions, Masking effects


L: Dizziness, HoTN, L9

Rosuvastatin


(Crestor)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor


I: hyperchol, mixed hyperlipidaemia, high risk for CAD, HTN pts with risks for heart disease


MoA: inhibit HMG-CoA reductase


D: 5-10mg OD increase as req


AE: Proteinuria, GI, myalgia, h/ache, rhabdo, myopathy, liver/renal failure, hepatitis


P: Renal, Hepatic, Asian


L: Liver Signs, muscle pains

Carvedilol


(Dilatrend)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: B-blocker


I: HTN, HF, Angina, MI


MoA: block B receptors in heart, periphery, bronchi, pancreas, uterus, kidney, brian + liver. reduce CO, reduction in LV work + O2 use -> decr HR
D: HTN; 12.5mg OD inc to 25mg OD, HF; 3.125mg BD slowly inc to 25mg BD


AE:HoTN, N/D, transient worsening of HF, Cold extremeties, fatigue, blurred vision, glucose and lipid metabolism altered.


P: Hepatic, Diabetes, Vascular, Respiratory


L: Dizziness, HoTN, L9

Irbesartan with Hydrochlorothiazide

(Avapro HCT, Karvezide)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist with Thiazide diuretic

I: HTN, HF


MoA: blocks Ang II binding to AT receptors --> vasoconstriction, Na reabs, aldosterone rls, HCT inhibits reabsorption of Na and Cl


D: 1 d; usu 150mg increase to 300mg plus relecvant HCT


AE: dizzy, h/ache/ hyperkalaemia; 1st dose hypo, rash D, dyspepsia


P: hepatitis sx, African


L: avoid K supp, dizzy; Salt, exercise, diet

Prazosin


(Minipress)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Selective alpha-blocker


I: HTN


MoA: Selectively blocks alpha receptors


D: 0.5mg bd, inc to 1 2-3 times d


AE:


P: HF, diuretics, B-blockers, CCB, cataracts, renal


L: Dizziness, Hypo-tension risk

Enoxaparin Sodium


(Clexane)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Heparin (LMWH)


I: VTE Tx/Px, STEMI and non-STEMI, VT


MoA: Inactivate factor IIa and Xa


D: VTE Px; 20mg d (med risk) or 40mg d (high risk), VTE Tx; 1mg/kg bd or 1.5mg/kg od


AE: Bleeding, bruising, thrombocytopenia, inj pain, hyperkalaemia
P: Renal, Bleeding risk, Hepatic, Surgery


L: Monitor bleeding, sharps

Digoxin


(Sigmaxin)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Cardiac glycoside


I: AF, HF


MoA: Slow HR and reduce AV node conduction. Increases contraction force by inc Calcium


D: Loading 250-500mcg q4-6h (up to 1.5mg), Maintenance 125-250mcg od


AE: May worsen arrhythmia, NTI, N/V/D, blurred vision, anorexia, dizziness, rash
P: Hyper/Hypo-thyroidism, some cardiac condition, Hypokalaemia, Other drugs, Renal
L: TDM (0.5-2mg/L)

Ezetimibe


(Ezetrol)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Specific


I: HCholesterolaemia


MoA: Reduces cholesterol absorption across intestinal wall.


D: 10mg od


AE: Headache, D, inc LFTs


P: Fenofibrate, Hepatic
L: Muscle pain/tenderness/weakness, LDL

Betamethasone


(Betnovate, Diprosone)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Corticosteroid


I: Inflammatory skin conditions


MoA: Anti-inflam and immunosuppressive


D: 1-2 times d


AE: Folliculitis, atrophy, delay healing,
P: Diabetes, Ulceration, Infections
L: Finger tip unit, Moisturize,

Mometasone


(Elocon, Zatamil)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Corticosteroid


I: Inflammatory skin conditions


MoA: Anti-inflam and immunosuppressive


D: OD


AE: Folliculitis, atrophy, delay healing,


P: Diabetes, Ulceration, Infections


L: Finger tip unit, Moisturize,

Triamcinolone


(Aristocort)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Corticosteroid


I: Inflammatory skin conditions


MoA: Anti-inflam and immunosuppressive


D: 1-2 times d


AE: Folliculitis, atrophy, delay healing,


P: Diabetes, Ulceration, Infections


L: Finger tip unit, Moisturize,

Alendronate


(Fosamax)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Bisphosphonate


I: Paget's disease, Osteoporosis
MoA:Inhibits osteoclasts
D: Paget's; 40mg od, Osteo; 5-10mg od or 70mg once weekly,
AE: Alopecia, N/V/D, headache, muscle pain, oeophagitis, gastritis, rash, JAW necrosis
P: Inability to remain upright, Oesophageal disorders, Upper Gi, Renal, Hypocalcaemia
L: Morning with full glass of water, upright for 30min, L4, Swallowing difficulty see doc

Risedronate


(Actonel)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Bisphosphonate

I: Paget's disease, Osteoporosis (steroid)


MoA: Inhibits osteoclasts


D: Paget's; 30mg od, Osteo; 5mg od or 35mg once weekly or 150mg once monthly


AE: N/V/D, headache, muscle pain, oeophagitis, gastritis, rash, JAW necrosis


P:Inability to remain upright, Oesophageal disorders, Upper Gi, Renal, Hypocalcaemia


L: Morning with full glass of water, upright for 30min, L4, Swallowing difficulty see doc


Zoledronic Acid


(Aclasta)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Bisphosphonate

I: Hypercalcaemia, Osteoporosis, BMD, Paget's


MoA: Inhibits osteoclasts


D: Malignancy; IV 4mg, Paget's; IV 5mg (single)


AE: AF, N/V/D, headache, muscle pain, oeophagitis, gastritis, rash, JAW Necrosis


P: Renal, hypocalcaemia, Jaw Necrosis


L: Drink plenty of water, Dental procedures

Thyroxine


(Oroxine, Eutroxsig, Eltroxin)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Thyroid hormone (T4)
I: Hypothyroidism, Suppressive regimen, block in hyperthyroidism
MoA: Acts like endogenous hormone
D: 1.6mcg/kg of ideal weight od
AE: Hyper; tachy, arrhythmia, excitability, insomnia, flushing, sweats, weight loss
P: Hypopituitarism/ adrenal insufficiency, cardiovascular disorder, diabetes


L:Empty stomach, watch for hypers

Metformin


(Diabex)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Biguanide


I: T2DM
MoA: Reduces hepatic glucose and inc peripheral utilisation


D: T2DM; 500mg 1-3 times daily up to 3g or CR 500mg od up to 2g


AE: B12, N/V/D


P: Renal!, hepatic


L: With food, renal function, GI, diet, BGL

Gliclazide


(Diamicron, Glyade)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Sulfonylureas
I: T2DM
MoA: Increase pancreatic insulin secretion


D: 40-320mg d in 1-2 doses or SR 30mg od


AE: hypoglycaemia, weight gain, N/D, rash


P: Ketoacidosis, T1DM, Acute illness.


L: Take with food, avoid alcohol 30mg CR= 80mg

Glimepiride


(Amaryl)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Sulfonylureas


I: T2DM


MoA: Increase pancreatic insulin secretion


D: 1mg od, inc up to 4mg od


AE: Hypoglycaemia, weight gain
P: Ketoacidosis, T1DM, acute illness, Renal
L: Take with food, avoid alcohol

Goserelin


(Zoladex)


C, I, MoA, D, AE, P, L

C: Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist


I: Endometriosis, Endometrial thinning, Uterine fibroids, Prostate/Breast cancer


MoA: GnRH stimulates FSH and LH, continuous use inhibts gonadotrophin production


D: 3.6mg implant every 4 weeks


AE: Transiet BP changes, hot flushes, sweating, reduced libido, dizziness, breast changes, mood changes, N/V/C, decreased BMD


P: Unexplained vag bleeding, low BMD, Polycystic ovaries


L: SC Anterior abdo wall