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Acne (1)
Tetracyclines
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Acute coronary syndrome (8)
ACE inhibitors
Aspirin
Beta blockers
Clopidogrel
Fibrinolytics
Heparins
Opiates
Statins
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Addison's disease (1)
Systemic corticosteroids
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Adrenal insufficiency (1)
Systemic corticosteroids
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Agitation (3)
Antiemetics
Atypical antipsychotics
Typical antipsychotics
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Alcohol withdrawal (1)
Benzodiazepines
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Allergy (2)
Antihistamines
Systemic corticosteroids
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Anaemia (2)
Iron
Vitamins
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Anaphylaxis (3)
Adrenaline
Antihistamines
Systemic corticosteroids
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Angina (4)
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Nicorandil
Nitrates
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Anxiety (4)
SSRIs
SNRIs
Benzodiazepines
Gabapentin
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Ascites (3)
Aldosterone antagonists
Loop diuretics
Colloids
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Asthma (4)
Antimuscarinics
Beta 2 agonists
Compound inhalers
Inhaled corticosteroids
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Atrial fibrillation and Atrial flutter (7)
Amiodarone
Aspirin
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
clopidogrel
Digoxin
Warfarin
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Autoimmune diseases (3)
Aminosalicylates
Systemic corticosteroids
Methotrexate
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (2)
Alpha blockers
5 alpha-reductase inhibitors
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Bipolar disorder (4)
Typical antipsychotics
Atypical antipsychotics
Carbamazepine
Valproate
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Bone metastases (1)
Bisphosphonates
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Bowel preparation (1)
Osmotic laxatives
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Bradycardia (1)
Antimuscarinics
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Breathlessness (2)
Loop diuretics
Opioids
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Carbon monoxide poisoning (1)
Oxygen
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Cardiac arrest (2)
Adrenaline
Amiodarone
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Chemotherapy (4)
Allopurinol
Corticosteroids
Methotrexate
Serotonin 5HT-receptir antagonists (Antiemetics)
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Chronic kidney disease (3)
Angiotensin receptor blockers
ACE inhibitors
Calcium and vitamin D
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COPD (4)
Antimuscarinics
Beta 2 agonists
Compound inhalers
Corticosteroids
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Circulatory compromise (3)
Colloids
Hartmann's solution
Sodium chloride
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C.difficile (2)
Metronidazole
Vancomycon
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Constipation (3)
Bulk forming laxatives
Osmotic laxatives
Stimulant laxatives
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Contrast nephropathy (1)
Acetylcysteine
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Deep vein thrombosis (2)
Heparins
Warfarin
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Dental infection (1)
Metronidazole
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Depression (3)
SSRIs
SNRIs
Tricyclic antidepressants
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Diabetes mellitus (4)
Insulin
Metformin
Sulphonylureas
Thiazoidnediones
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (1)
Insulin
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Diabetic nephropathy (2)
Angiotensin receptor blockers
ACE inhibitors
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Diarrhoea (2)
Antimotility drugs
Bulk forming laxatives
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Dry eyes (1)
Ocular lubricants
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Dry skin (1)
Emollients
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Dyspepsia (3)
Antacids
H2 receptor antagonists
PPIs
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Eczema (2)
Topical corticosteroids
Emollients
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Endocarditis (3)
Aminoglycosides
Penicillins
Vancomycin
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Absence seizures (1)
Valproate
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Focal epileptic seizures (4)
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Phenytoin
Valproate
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Generalised epilepsy (2)
Phenytoin
Valproate
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Status epilepticus (2)
Benzodiazepines
Phenytoin
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Erectile dysfunction (1)
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
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Faecal impaction (3)
Bulk forming laxatives
Osmotic laxatives
Stimulant laxatives
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Fever (2)
Aspirin
Paracetamol
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Fluid and electrolyte therapy (5)
Colloids
Hartmann's solution
Glucose
Potassium
Sodium chloride
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Gastro-oesophageal reflux (3)
Antacids
H2 receptor antagonists
PPIs
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Generalised anxiety disorder (2)
SNRIs
Gabapentin
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Open angle glaucoma (1)
Prostaglandin analogue eye drops
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Gout (2)
Allopurinol
NSAIDs
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Allergic rhinitis (1)
Antihistamines
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Heart failure (6)
Aldosterone antagonists
Angiotensin receptor blockers
ACE inhibitors
Beta blockers
Digoxin
Loop diuretics
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Heart valve replacement (1)
Warfarin
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H. pylori eradication (3)
Macrolides
Penicillins
PPIs
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Hepatic encephalopathy (1)
Osmotic laxatives
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Hyperaldosteronism (1)
Aldosterone antagonists
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Hypercalcaemia due to malignancy (1)
Bisphosphonates
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Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (1)
Insulin
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Hyperkalaemia (4)
Beta 2 agonists
Calcium and vitamin D
Glucose
Insulin
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Hyperlipidaemia (1)
Statin
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Hypertension (6)
Alpha blockers
Angiotensin receptor blockers
ACE inhibitors
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Thiazide diuretics
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Hyperuricaemia (1)
Allopurinol
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Hypocalcaemia (1)
Calcium and vitamin D
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Hypoglycaemia (1)
Glucose
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Hypokalaemia (2)
Potassium sparing diuretics
Potassium
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Hypopituitarism (2)
Systemic corticosteroids
Thyroid hormones
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Hypothyroidism (1)
Thyroid hormones
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Hypoxaemia (1)
Oxygen
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Urinary incontinence (1)
Genitourinary antimuscarinics
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Protozoal infection (1)
Metronidazole
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Inflammation (2)
Corticosteroids
NSAIDs
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Insomnia (2)
Benzodiazepines
Z-drugs
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Irritable bowel syndrome (1)
Antimuscarinics
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Ischaemic heart disease (7)
Angiotensin receptor blockers
ACE inhibitors
Aspirin
Beta blockers
Clopidogrel
Fibrinolytic drugs
Statins
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (1)
Ocular lubruicants
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Korsakoff's psychosis (1)
Vitamins
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Leg cramps (1)
Quinine
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Local anaesthesia (2)
Adrenaline
Lidocaine
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Lyme disease (1)
Tetracyclines
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Malaria (1)
Quinine
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Meningitis (2)
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
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Migraine (1)
Gabapentin
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Mucosal bleeding (1)
Adrenaline
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Nausea and Vomiting (5)
Dopamine receptor antagonists
H1 receptor antagonists
Phenothiazines
Serotonin 5HT-receptor antagonists
Typical antipsychotics
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (1)
SSRIs
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Ocular hypertension (1)
Prostaglandin analogue eye drops
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Oedema (1)
Loop diuretics
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Opioid toxicity (1)
Naloxone
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Osteomyelitis (2)
Penicillins
Vancomycin
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Osteoporosis (2)
Bisphosphonates
Calcium and vitamin D
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Overdose (2)
Acetylcysteine
Activated charcoal
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Paget's disease (1)
Bisphosphonates
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Pain (4)
Aspirin
NSAIDs
Opioids
Paracetamol
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Neuropathic pain (2)
Tricyclic antidepressants
Gabapentin
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Panic disorders (1)
SSRIs
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Paracentesis (1)
Colloids
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