Pharmacology: Drug Classes and Indications
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What is the indication of Paracetamol?

  • Treatment of schizophrenia
  • Treatment of hypertension
  • Relief of mild to moderate pain and fever (correct)
  • Treatment of constipation

    • What is the drug class of Perindopril?

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor (correct)
  • Antipyretic
  • Typical Antipsychotic
  • Opioid Analgesic

    • What is the indication of Peppermint Oil / Concentrated Peppermint Water?

  • Treatment of Trypanosomiasis
  • Treatment of mild to moderate pain
  • Treatment of depression
  • Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (correct)

    • What is the drug class of Pethidine Hydrochloride?

    <p>Opioid Analgesic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Phenelzine Sulphate?

    <p>Treatment of major depressive disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drug class of Pentobarbitone Sodium?

    <p>Barbiturate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Nortriptyline Hydrochloride?

    <p>Treatment of major depression and chronic neuropathic pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Oestradiol Benzoate?

    <p>Hormone replacement therapy, treatment of menopausal symptoms, and certain hormone-responsive cancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Nystatin?

    <p>Treatment of fungal infections, particularly Candida infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Opium Tincture?

    <p>Treatment of severe diarrhea and moderate to severe pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Olanzapine?

    <p>Treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Oxytetracycline?

    <p>Treatment of various bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Pancreatin?

    <p>Treatment of pancreatic insufficiency and conditions involving reduced digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication of Oxytocin Injection?

    <p>Induction or augmentation of labor, control of postpartum hemorrhage, and induction of abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tricyclic Antidepressants

    • Nortriptyline Hydrochloride: treats major depression and chronic neuropathic pain.

    Homeopathic Remedies

    • Nux Vomica Liquid Extract / Nux Vomica Tincture: treats digestive disorders, indigestion, bloating, constipation, anxiety, and stress.

    Antifungals

    • Nystatin: treats fungal infections, particularly Candida infections of the skin, mouth, and gastrointestinal tract.

    Hormone Replacement Therapy

    • Oestradiol Benzoate: used for hormone replacement therapy, menopausal symptoms, and certain hormone-responsive cancers.

    Antipsychotics

    • Olanzapine: treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

    Opioid Analgesics

    • Opium Tincture / Camphorated Opium Tincture (Paregoric): treats severe diarrhea and moderate to severe pain.
    • Powdered Opium: treats severe pain and diarrhea.

    Anticholinergics/Antimuscarinics

    • Oxybutynin: treats overactive bladder, frequent or urgent urination, and incontinence.

    Antibiotics

    • Oxytetracycline: treats various bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections.

    Oxytocic Agents

    • Oxytocin Injection: induces or augments labor, controls postpartum hemorrhage, and induces abortion.

    Digestive Enzyme Supplements

    • Pancreatin: treats pancreatic insufficiency, cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, and post-pancreatic surgery.

    Analgesics/Antipyretics

    • Paracetamol (Acetaminophen): relieves mild to moderate pain and fever.

    Laxatives/Emollients

    • Liquid Paraffin: treats constipation and soothes/hydrates the skin.

    Antiprotozoal Agents

    • Pentamidine Isethionate: treats Trypanosomiasis, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), and leishmaniasis.

    Barbiturates

    • Pentobarbitone Sodium (Pentobarbital Sodium): sedates, induces preoperative anesthesia, treats insomnia, and controls acute convulsive episodes.

    Antispasmodics/Carminatives

    • Peppermint Oil / Concentrated Peppermint Water: treats irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), relieves digestive symptoms like bloating, gas, and indigestion.

    ACE Inhibitors

    • Perindopril: treats hypertension, heart failure, and reduces cardiovascular events in patients with stable coronary artery disease.

    Typical Antipsychotics

    • Perphenazine: treats schizophrenia and severe nausea and vomiting.

    Opioid Analgesics

    • Pethidine Hydrochloride (Meperidine): relieves moderate to severe pain, including during labor.

    MAOIs

    • Phenelzine Sulphate: treats major depressive disorder, particularly atypical and treatment-resistant depression.

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    This quiz covers the classification and uses of various medications, including Nortriptyline Hydrochloride, Nux Vomica, and Nystatin.

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