help with interview

[#1_Wasteman]

I too have an interview at SOP, and the only area I've left uncovered are drugs. Could anyone give me a list 3 drugs which could be discussed - and what they do? I would look some up but I have no idea where to start and don't want them to be too complicated or too simple (paracetamol etc).

EDIT: Better yet, have any drugs been on the news/ in pharmacy journals recently?

[johnep]

SSRIs on TV etc last week. Would be part of discussion on role of 5HT Serotonin in controlling mood. Then could contrast with Thyroxine which controls metabolic rate.

Antidepressant history is fascinating. Was observed that TB pts on isoniazid showed mood elevation. Iproniazid was developed by Roche in hope could be patented unlike isoniazid (Rimifon). Marsilid not much good as tuberculostatic but was beginning of MAOIs. Later Phenelzine (Parnate) became market leader until problems with natural foods containing tryptophan which is precursor of 5HT. Examples being strong cheeses, marmite, broad beans and chocolate. Tryptophan itself was marketed as an antidepressant but superceded by tricyclics such as imipramine and amitryptyline.

all the best,
johnep

[#1_Wasteman]

Thanks for that

Did some extra research on SSRIs (on wiki) and my preparation is now well and truly complete. Thanks again.

[johnep]

Sorry name for phenelzine is Nardil. Kept in fridge. Only MAOI still used.
johnep

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by #1_Wasteman

Thanks for that

Did some extra research on SSRIs (on wiki) and my preparation is now well and truly complete. Thanks again.

Hope your interviewer is reading this - they ought to be impressed at the attitude.
A tiny word of warnng - don't think that you can go in and lecture your interviewers on SSRI's - they'll probably know more than you about them.
Secondly - Wiki isn't the most reliable source of scientific information.

Jeff

[SolomonQ]

Proctosedyl suppositories are also kept in the fridge!!!

[johnep]

and testosterone, plus another flu.....Oh dear name escapes me at moment.
johnep

[Pharmanaut]

Originally Posted by johnep

and testosterone, plus another flu.....Oh dear name escapes me at moment.
johnep

fludrocortisone?

[SolomonQ]

Chloramphenicol eye drops are also kept in the fridge

Proctosedyl suppositories are also kept in the fridge!!!

BTW the above was just for the attention of the anal members of this forum

[#1_Wasteman]

Had my interview at LSOP earlier on today.

As soon as I got home I found I'd received an offer. Happy days...

Thanks for the help