Class Antiparkinson agent Amantadine Commonly Prescribed for (FDA approved in bold) Parkinson’s disease (PD) Drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions Influenza-A prophylaxis/treatment Post-encephalitic Parkinsonism Vascular Parkinsonism Fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS) Enhancing arousal…
Class Triptan Almotriptan Commonly Prescribed for (FDA approved in bold) Migraine Almotriptan How the Drug Works Selective 5-HT1 receptor agonist, working predominantly at the B, D and F receptor subtypes….
Chapter 7 Dermatology In this chapter Background General overview of skin anatomy History taking Physical examination Hyperproliferative disorders Psoriasis Dandruff (pityriasis capitis) Seborrhoeic dermatitis Fungal skin infections Fungal nail infection…
Chapter 6 Gastroenterology In this chapter Background General overview of the anatomy of the GI tract History taking and physical exam Conditions affecting the oral cavity Mouth ulcers Oral thrush…
Chapter 1 Respiratory system In this chapter Background General overview of the anatomy of the respiratory tract History taking and physical exam Cough The common cold Sore throats Rhinitis Self-assessment…
Chapter 9 Paediatrics In this chapter Background History taking Head lice Threadworm (Enterobius vermicularis) Colic Atopic dermatitis Fever Infectious childhood conditions Nappy rash Self-assessment questions Background A number of conditions…
Chapter 5 Women’s health In this chapter Background History taking Cystitis Vaginal discharge Primary dysmenorrhoea (period pain) Premenstrual syndrome Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) Self-assessment questions Background Women have unique healthcare…
Chapter 2 Ophthalmology In this chapter Background General overview of eye anatomy History taking and the eye exam The eye examination Red eye Eyelid disorders Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) Self-assessment…
Chapter 4 Central nervous system In this chapter Background General overview of CNS anatomy History taking Headache Insomnia Nausea and vomiting Self-assessment questions Background The number of patient requests for…
Chapter 8 Musculoskeletal conditions In this chapter Background General overview of musculoskeletal anatomy History taking Acute low back pain Activity-related/sports-related soft tissue injuries Self-assessment questions Background The musculoskeletal system comprises…
