Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Toxicity — Flashcards

Flashcard 401: Drug of choice for Hypercalcemia of malignancy is

Answer: Bisphosphonates

Flashcard 402: Drug of choice for poisoning with Amanita muscaria

Answer: Atropine

Flashcard 403: 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 404: Drug of choice for myoclonic epilepsy in pregnancy is :

Answer: Levetiracetam