Analgesics
Antipyretic and analgesic that is metabolised in the liver - pharmacies are limited to dispensing 32 tablets maximum per purchase
What is paracetamol?
First discovered type of antibiotics that act by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis
What are beta-lactams?
e.g. amoxicillin/cephalosporins
NSAID that also inhibits thromboxane A2
What is non-specific COXi?
e.g. aspirin
Contains active compounds from Zingiber officinale
What are ginger supplements?
Recommended as first-line treatment for patients <55yo
What are ACEi?
e.g. lisinopril, ramipril, enalapril
Controlled analgesic that is cautioned with concomitant use of sedatives and can be found in Migraleve
What is codeine?
Antibiotics more specific to gram-negative organisms that should be monitored in patients with renal impairment
What are aminoglycosides?
e.g. gentamicin
Prolongs APTT and TT
What are oral thrombin inhibitors?
e.g. dabigatran
Should not be co-prescribed with levodopa
What are prokinetics/D2 receptor antagonists?
e.g. metoclopramide, domperidone
For patients that develop a dry cough on an antihypertensive
What are ARBs?
e.g. losartan, candesartan, irbesartan
Controlled analgesic that is cautioned with concomitant use of sedatives and is named after the Greek god of sleep
What is morphine?
Antibiotics that is associated with tendonitis and tendon damage
What are quinolones?
e.g. ciprofloxacin/levofloxacin
Often used in dual therapy with aspirin to inhibit platelet aggregation
What are ADP receptor antagonists?
e.g. prasugrel, clopidogrel, ticagrelor
Licensed for used in motion sickness
What are antihistamines/H1 receptor antagonists?
e.g. cyclizine
Contraindicated for use in asthmatics
What are beta-blockers?
e.g. atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol
Analgesic and antipyretic contraindicated with peptic ulcer disease
What are non-specific COX2i?
e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, diclofenac
Antibiotics that have increased risk of rhabdomyolysis if concurrent use with a statin
What are macrolides?
e.g. clarithromycin/erythromycin
Reversed by protamine
What are parenteral thrombin/fXa inhibitors?
e.g. heparin, fondaparinux
Blocks a neurotransmitter which has the following side-effects - dry eyes, dry mouth, urinary retention and constipation
What are antimuscarinics?
e.g. hyoscine
CCB that should not be used with a beta-blocker
What are non-dihydropyridines?
e.g. diltiazem, verapamil
Indicated in joint pain
What are specific COX2i?
e.g. celecoxib
Antibiotics with side effects that include tooth discoloration and exacerbation of SLE
What are tetracyclines?
Contraindicated with cranberry and pomegranate juice
What is Vitamin K antagonist?
e.g. warfarin
Small risk of cleft lip/palate if used during first trimester
What are 5HT3 receptor antagonists?
e.g. ondansetron
Can also be used for prostate enlargement
What are alpha-blockers?
e.g. doxazosin