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What is the maximum daily dosage for Donepezil?
What is the maximum daily dosage for Donepezil?
Atropine can be administered orally, intravenously, and topically in the eye.
Atropine can be administered orally, intravenously, and topically in the eye.
True
Name one drug that acts as an anticholinergic.
Name one drug that acts as an anticholinergic.
Atropine
____ is often used for treating acne vulgaris.
____ is often used for treating acne vulgaris.
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Match the following drugs with their correct forms of administration:
Match the following drugs with their correct forms of administration:
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Which medication is administered at 250–500 mg orally or intravenously?
Which medication is administered at 250–500 mg orally or intravenously?
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Tiotropium bromide is typically taken by inhalation once a day.
Tiotropium bromide is typically taken by inhalation once a day.
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What is the standard dose of Montelukast for children aged 2-5 years?
What is the standard dose of Montelukast for children aged 2-5 years?
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The medication ________ is available as a metered dose inhaler containing 50 µg per dose.
The medication ________ is available as a metered dose inhaler containing 50 µg per dose.
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Match the following medications with their associated forms of administration:
Match the following medications with their associated forms of administration:
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Study Notes
Drugs Acting on Autonomic Nervous System
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Cholinergic Drugs:
- Bethanechol: 10–40 mg orally, 2.5–5 mg subcutaneously (s.c.); brands include UROTONIN and BETHACOL (25 mg tablets).
- Pilocarpine: 0.5–4% eye drops; brands include PILOCAR and CARPINE (0.5%).
- Physostigmine: 0.5–1.0 mg orally or intramuscularly (i.m.), 0.25–0.5% in eye drops; combined with 2% pilocarpine in BI-MIOTIC.
- Neostigmine: 15–30 mg orally, 0.5–2.5 mg s.c./i.m.; brands include PROSTIGMIN and MYOSTIGMIN.
- Pyridostigmine: 60–180 mg orally; brand name DISTINON.
- Rivastigmine: Start with 1.5 mg twice daily, increase every two weeks to 6 mg twice daily; brands include EXELON.
- Donepezil: 5 mg daily at bedtime, maximum of 10 mg/day; brands include DONECEPT and DOPEZIL.
- Galantamine: 4 mg twice daily, max 12 mg twice daily; brand GALAMER.
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Anticholinergic Drugs:
- Atropine: 0.6–2.0 mg i.m./intravenously (i.v.), 1–2% eye drops; brands include ATROPINE SULPHATE.
- Hyoscine Hydrobromide: 0.3–0.5 mg orally/i.m.
- Hyoscine Butyl Bromide: 20–40 mg orally/i.m./s.c./i.v.; brand BUSCOPAN.
- Oxyphenonium: 5–10 mg orally; brand ANTRENYL.
Drugs for Bronchial Asthma
- Ipratropium Bromide: Inhalation dose of 40–80 µg; available as IPRAVENT and nebulized solution.
- Tiotropium Bromide: 18 µg by inhalation; brand TIOVA.
- Montelukast: 10 mg once daily for adults, 4 mg for children ages 2-5; brands include EMLUKAST and MONTAIR.
- Beclomethasone Dipropionate: Initial dose of 100–200 µg by inhalation.
- Budesonide: 200–400 µg by inhalation for asthma; also used intranasally for allergic rhinitis.
- Fluticasone Propionate: 100–250 µg twice daily; available in various formulations like FLOHALE.
Hormones and Related Drugs
- Growth Hormone (Somatropin): Recommended for pituitary dwarfism, administered 0.03–0.06 mg/kg s.c./i.m.
- Menotropins: Derived from urine of menopausal women; used in fertility treatments.
- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG): For inducing ovulation; derived from urine of pregnant women.
- Fludrocortisone: Used in Addison’s disease, recommended dosage is 50–200 µg daily.
Drugs for Mania and Bipolar Disorder
- Lithium Carbonate: Start dose of 600 mg/day to stabilize mood; adjust to plasma levels of 0.5–1.1 mEq/L.
Antidepressants
- Moclobemide: 150 mg twice or three times daily, max 600 mg/day; used for major depressive disorder.
- Imipramine: 50–200 mg/day; belongs to tricyclic antidepressants.
- Fluoxetine: 20–40 mg/day for major depressive disorder; popular SSRI with less side effects.
- Sertraline: 50–150 mg/day; another SSRI effective for depression and anxiety disorders.
Miscellaneous Drugs
- Various immunosuppressant drugs, chelating agents, antiseptics, disinfectants, and vaccines are included but not specified individually.
- The index for proprietary and nonproprietary drug names aids in finding alternatives and comparing brand names.
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This quiz covers various categories of miscellaneous drugs, including immunosuppressants, chelating agents, and drugs acting on skin and mucous membranes. It also explores treatments for acne vulgaris, antiseptics, disinfectants, and more. Test your knowledge on these important medicinal substances and their classifications.
