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45 Cards in this Set
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Diclofenac |
NSAID/Analgesic.
Particularly effective at relieving muscular pain, dental pain & pain associated with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) or rheumatic disease. |
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Co-dydramol
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(dihydrocodeine & paracetamol)
Best for moderate to severe pain. The opioid element in these preparations can cause drowsiness. Long-term use can cause addiction. |
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Tramadol
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Best for severe pain. Only available by prescription.
Side-effects of full-dose strength opioids include nausea, vomiting, severe constipation, drowsiness, respiratory depression, and risk of dependence with long-term administration. |
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Fentanyl
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Best for severe pain. Only available by prescription.
Side-effects of full-dose strength opioids include nausea, vomiting, severe constipation, drowsiness, respiratory depression, and risk of dependence with long-term administration. |
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Ace inhibitors
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ACE Inhibitors (ACEIs), or inhibitors of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure, in most cases as the drugs of first choice.
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Uses of ACE Inhibitors
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•Prevention of cardiovascular disorders
•Congestive heart failure •Hypertension •Left ventricular dysfunction •Prevention of nephropathy in diabetes mellitus |
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Amiodarone - Brand Name and uses
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Brand names: Cordarone X
Use: Amiodarone is used to treat heart arrhythmias, particularly when other drugs are ineffective. May be used to treat paroxysmal, nodal, and ventricular tachycardias, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and ventricular fibrillation. |
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AMOXYCILLIN
What does it do and how does it work? |
Brands:
Amoxil Use: Infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to amoxycillin. Amoxicillin acts by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. |
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AMOXYCILLIN
Cautions |
Cautions:
People allergic to penicillin or cephalosporins should not take this medicine. Amoxycillin should not be used in glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis). |
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS
(SSRIs) Examples |
(Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Aropax) Citalopram (Cipramil) Sertraline (Zoloft) |
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ASPIRIN - USES
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Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid (acetosal) is a drug in the family of salicylates, often used as an analgesic (against minor pains and aches), antipyretic (against fever), and anti-inflammatory. It has also an antiplatelet (“blood-thinning”) effect and is used in long-term low-doses to prevent heart attacks and stroke.
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ATORVASTATIN
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Atorvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering drug which can help prevent a stroke or heart attack.
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AUGMENTIN
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Drug name: Amoxycillin and clavulanic acid (Co-amoxiclav)
Use: Antibiotic - broad spectrum penicillin Co-amoxiclav is a combination antibiotic containing Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid. |
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BETA BLOCKERS
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Beta blockers are a class of drugs used for various indications, but particularly for the management of cardiac arrhythmias and cardioprotection after myocardial infarction.
Treats: •Hypertension •Angina •Cardiac arrhythmia •Congestive heart failure •Myocardial infarction •Glaucoma •Migraine prophylaxis •Symptomatic control (tachycardia, tremor) in anxiety and hyperthyroidism •Essential tremor |
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BOWEL ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES
Types and uses |
mesalazine, olsalazine and sulphasalazine. They belong to a group of drugs called aminosalicylates and are use to control bowel inflammation.
Use Aminosalicylates are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease) and to maintain remission. They work by acting locally in the bowel, exhibiting an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effect on the gut wall. |
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BUSCOPAN
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Anti-spasmodic.
relief of gastro-intestinal spasms (stomach and bowel cramps) associated with irritable bowel syndrome. It works by exerting an antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscle of the bowel. It may also be given to relieve genetio-urinary muscle spasms. Typical dose is 10mg 3 times daily but can be increased to 80mg per day in adults. |
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CECLOR/CEFACLOR
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An antibiotic that may be used to treat bacterial chest infections, UTIs, and skin/ear/throat infections.
Safe to use in pregnancy. |
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TADALAFIL (CIALIS)
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Cialis is another type of impotence medication which works in exactly the same way as Viagra (sildenafil). It too relaxes and opens the blood vessels within the penis which increases blood supply. This allows more blood to enter the penis which causes it to become rigid and erect or an erection.
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DIGOXIN
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Brand name: Lanoxin
Use: atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart failure |
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EPILIM (SODIUM VALPROATE)
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Brand name: Epilim
Use: anticonvulsant (epilepsy) Sodium valproate is used to control seizures, particularly in primary generalised epilepsy. It may be used in all forms of epilepsy. Sodium valproate may also be used in mania (as a mood stabiliser), migraine prevention, and trigeminal neuralgia. |
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ERYTHROMYCIN
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Erythromycin is an antibiotic that is often prescribed as an alternative for patients with an allergy to penicillins.
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FLUCLOXACILLIN
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Mainly used in the treatment of skin and chest infections.
It is most often used to treat otitis externa, impetigo, cellulitis, and osteomyelitis. |
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GLUCOPHAGE
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Treatment of type 2 diabetes (NID)
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IMIGRAN
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Effective in the treatment of migraines.
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LEVODOPA
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Levodopa is used in the management of Parkinson's disease. It acts by increasing dopamine levels in the brain to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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LITHIUM
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Used in the treatment and management of manic depression (BIPOLAR).
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OMEPRAZOLE (LOSEC)
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Used in the treatment of stomach ulcers and gastro-oesophageal.
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MELATONIN
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Used in the treatment of jet lag and in sleep disorders in shift workers.
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METROCLOPROMIDE (MAXALON)
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Anti-emetic (nausea)
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NITRATES
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Used to treat angina
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID's)
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Used in painful inflammatory conditions such as arthritis
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Norfloxacin
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Norfloxacin is an oral broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, including cystitis and gonorrhoea.
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Phentermine
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Appetite suppressant used in weight control
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Phenytoin
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Anti-seizure epilepsy drugs
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Prochlorperazine
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Brand names: Stemetil, Buccastem
Use: Anti-nausea, anti-motion sickness This medicine is called a phenothiazine which is mainly indicated for the relief of severe nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and also anxiety/psychosis related conditions. |
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Propecia
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Treatment in male-pattern baldness.
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Reductil
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Weight loss appetite suppressant drug.
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Simvastatin
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Cholestrol lowering drug used to prevent stroke and heart attack.
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Tamoxifen
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Used in the treatment of breast cancer and endometrial cancer.
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Thiazide and related diuretics
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Used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
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Thyroxine
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Used in the treatment of underactive thyroid glands.
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Trimethorprim
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Used in the treatment of UTI's
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Warfarin
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Blood thinning medication used to prevent blood clots.
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Xenicol
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Appetite-supressants used in overweight patients
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ZOPICLONE & ZOLPIDEM
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Short term treatment of insomnia
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