Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs e.g. Nexium® & Pariet®) and histamine-2 (H2) antagonists (H2RAs e.g. Zantac®) are frequently used for the treatment of stomach acid‐related disorders. E.g. peptic ulcer, GORD (gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease) and as prevention and or treatment of NSAIDs’ upper GI adverse effects.…
2019 UPDATE: No longer taking emails answers. The answer to this case can be found in the book, 'Passing The Pharmacy Australia Intern Oral Exam: The easy way.' Available here, Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2YEyOfs CASE Geoff's parents present you with this script. Geoff's dispensing history shows the…
Do you know why melatonin (Circadin) is listed to have with food? Hint: the answer is not in your AMH (Australian Medicines Handbook).First, let’s look at why we take certain medicines with food. In the majority of cases, it’s to prevent gastrointestinal (GI) upset. And…
I started Memorise Medicine near the end of my pharmacy internship. Sometimes that feels like a lifetime ago and sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday. The startup journey has been pretty tough. Feedback and advice is probably the most important thing when trying…
Here’s an easy way to remember what happens when you have too much potassium. Increase POTassium can lead to a decrease in blood pressure, this increase the chance of hyPOTension (low blood pressure). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What are two of the most common medicines we use to…
Do you counsel on the onset of action? Nitrazepam (Mogadon and Alodorm) is a benzodiazepine commonly prescribed for sleep. Do you know the best time to take it? Imagine being a patient. You have just been prescribed nitrazepam to help you sleep. You take the…
2019 UPDATE: No longer taking emails answers. The answer to this case can be found in the book 'Passing The Pharmacy Australia Intern Oral Exam: The easy way.' Available here, Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2YEyOfs Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at…
Glifozins cause an adverse effect that may confuse your patients. Do you what it is and how to best counsel on it? A post shared by Memorise Medicine (@memorisemedicine) on Jul 24, 2018 at 9:47pm PDT Imagine this scenario. A patient comes into your…
How do you explain why prochlorperazine, a medicine used to treat vertigo, has a dizziness warning on it (L16)? What I often hear pharmacist (student, intern or fully registered), or other health professionals, tell patients is that: “Stemetil is used to help with your dizziness…
2019 UPDATE: No longer taking emails answers. The answer to this case can be found in the book 'Passing The Pharmacy Australia Intern Oral Exam: The easy way.' Available here Amazon Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2YEyOfs Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at…
