Lets play the drug of choice game

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Name a disease and then name the drug that's mostly commonly associated with that disease or condition. Here's mine: Erythromicin is seen with chlamydia and syphilis. Anybody else got anything?

Gallstones that are made of cholesterol can be treated with ursodiol (brand name Actigall) in patients who are poor surgical risks. Also given to prevent gallstones in obese patients who have weight loss surgery because rapid weight loss can cause stones.

Arimidex has replaced Tamoxifen for E2 positive breast cancer. Herceptin for Her2 positive breast cancer.

Zofran IV during general anesthetic to prevent post-op emesis.

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I went through them all to find one that has not been said! Sorry i only know UK ones but they may be used here as i have recognised the ones said so far

Parbinex 1+ 11 often used in alcoholism

Thiamine , often used in kosikoff

Madapar , levadopa = Parkinson's

Diazapam - withdrawal ( diazepam scoring)

alendronic acid = osteoporosis

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emtb2rn said:
And remember to monitor for increased risk for suicide attempt during the first 6 weeks or so.

Thanks for the info;-) I am reviewing for the upcoming psychiatric exam right no. Thanks again;-)

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Fluvoxamine (Luvox) and clomipramine (anafranil) drugs that are effective in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) I learned from my review center Gapuz;-) reviewing for the upcoming exam. Need more update for psychiatric drugs:-)

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Parkinson's DOC is levodopa and avoid taking with orange juice because it decreases the drugs absorption;-) done reviewing my psyhiatric nursing a part of.

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Correction with levodopa instead of orange juice, it's whole grain and cereals that contains vit. B6 may reverse the effects of the drug and to compensate for my mistakes I will add up Tofranil TCA anti-depressant drugs that can cause palpitation in elderly ECG must be on bedside and any acidic medium decreases absorption of the drugs adverse effects are decrease libido, impotence(NC:inform both couples) and photo sensitivity(HT: use lotion with SPF of 25% or more)..pasensya na po, thanks;-)

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It's never too early to start learning Pharmacology (drugs).

Bookmark this page ... you will find yourself coming back here (or better yet - adding to it).

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