Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Toxicity — Flashcards

Flashcard 391: Drug of choice in paracetamol overdose:

Answer: N-acetylcysteine

Flashcard 392: Drug of choice for malignant neuroleptic syndrome:

Answer: Dantrolene

Flashcard 393: Drug of choice for Epilepsy in pregnancy is -

Answer: Lamotrigine

Flashcard 394: The drug of choice for migraine in pregnancy is _______

Answer: Paracetamol

Flashcard 395: Drug of choice for poisoning with Amanita muscaria

Answer: Atropine

Flashcard 396: A patient with theophylline poisoning developed hypotension. Drug of choice in theophylline poisoning with hypotension is:

Answer: Vasopressors (e.g., norepinephrine)

Flashcard 397: Drug of choice in intractable hiccups is:

Answer: Chlorpromazine

Extra: Chlorpromazine is the only FDA-approved drug for intractable hiccups and is traditionally considered the drug of choice in medical examinations. Other medications used in management include: - Baclofen (often preferred clinically due to fewer side effects) - Gabapentin - Metoclopramide - Haloperidol

Flashcard 398: Drug of choice for Hypercalcemia of malignancy is

Answer: Bisphosphonates

Flashcard 399: Drug of choice for ventricular premature beats(VPB) with digitalis toxicity is

Answer: Lidocaine

Flashcard 400: Drug of choice in Theophylline poisoning?

Answer: Activated Charcoal