Suggested Level of Knowlege: Good

LOs

BT_GS 1.21 Describe and give examples of the clinical importance of isomerism

BT_GS 1.22 Describe the mechanisms of action and potential adverse effects of buffers, anti-oxidants, anti-microbial and solubilising agents added to drugs

Past SAQs

2013.1 Classify isomers. Briefly write an account of their significance in drugs used in anaesthesia.

2006.1, 2000.2 What is an isomer? Briefly write an account of the types of isomers and their significance in drugs used in anaesthesia.

2003.1 Outline the potential problems associated with additives used to make medicines suitable for intravenous injection.

Pharmaceutics