Introduction Antipsychotics are also sometimes called neuroleptics or major tranquilisers.They are typically used for the treatment of psychosis, including schizophrenia, and also in delirium - particularly in the elderly when…
Please note that microbial sensitivities vary between regions & countries, as well as over time. Individual hospital guidelines very widely, and this is just an overview of general sensitivies. Please…
Introduction Beta blockers are competitive inhibitors of beta-adrenergic receptors. There are many kinds of vary half lives and lipid solubility. They are used mainly as anti-arrhythmic agents, but are also…
β2- agonists These act on β2 adrenoceptors on bronchial smooth muscle, causing dilation of the smooth muscle whatever the cause. They are selective because they only target the β2 receptors…
Introduction Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are a group of medications that use several different mechanisms to disrupt the flow of calcium through calcium channels. They were developed in the 1970s…
Drug Dose How Often Route Analgesia Paracetamol 0.5 – 1 g QDS PO / IV Ibuprofen (”Brufen”) 400mg TDS PO Diclofenac (”Volterol”) 50mg BD PO / PR Codeine 30…
Introduction "Does it interact with any of my other medications doctor?". I hear it every day. Usually several times. And most commonly from the person who is already taking 20…
Summary Causes retention of… Info Substance Mechanism H2O Na+ K+ Angiotensin-II Activation of angiotensin II is the end result of activation of the renin-angiotensin system. Causes massive vasoconstriction.…
Cromones – e.g.Sodium cromoglicate, nedocromil sodium This is often described as a mast cell stabilizer. It prevents the release of inflammatory mediators (such as histamine) from mast cells. These drugs…
Introduction Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside, which is most commonly used in atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. However, beta blockers and the dipyridamole calcium channel blockers are generally more effective,…