A/E Flashcards
drugs that cause a disulfiram-like effect when mixed with ETOH
- Antibiotics: metronidazole, cephalosporins (ie cefoperazone, cefamandole, cefotetan)
- 1st gen sulphonylureas: chlorprompamide, tolbutamide
- griseofulvin (antifungal)
- ETOH –ADH–> acetaldehyde –Aldehyde dehydrogenase–> acetate.
- Aldehyde dehydrogenase is blocked by disulfiram.
P-450 Inhibitors
- “SICKFACES.COM”
- Sodium valproate
- Isoniazid
- Cimetidine
- Ketoconazole
- Fluconazole
- Acute alcohol abuse
- Chloramphenicol
- Erythromycin (macrolides)
- Sulfonamides
- Ciprofloxacin
- Omeprazole
- Metronidazole
- cimetidine and omeprazole
- macrolides (NOT azithromycin), chloramphenicol, erythromycin
- ketoconazole and itraconazole
- isoniazid (INH)
- acute ETOH
- grapefruit juice***
- fluoxetine/fluvoxamine (3A4 and 2D6)
- Ritonavir***
P-450 Inducers
“Chronic Alcoholics Steal Phen-Phen and Never Refuse Greasy Carbs”
- Chronic alcohol use
- ST. John’s Wort
- PHENytoin
- PHENobarbital
- NEVirapine
- Rifampin
- GRiseofulvin
- CARBamazepine
- anticonvulsants: phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, barbiturates
- chronic ETOH
- cigarette smoking
- glucocorticoids*
- rifampin
- st john’s wort
- atorvastatin
acetaminophen toxicity antidote
n-acetylcysteine, replenishes glutathione
anticholinergics (antimuscarinics) toxicity antidote
physostigmine, control hyperthermia
arsenic and mercury toxicity antidote
- dimercaprol, d-penicillamine (arsenic also succimer)
- MERcury: diMERcaprol, succiMER
benzodiazepines toxicity antidote
flumazenil
beta-blocker toxicity antidote
glucagon, atropine
botulism toxicity antidote
botulinum antitoxin
CCB toxicity antidote
calcium, glucagon
cyanide toxicity antidote
amyl nitrite + thiosulfate, hydroxycobalamin
digitalis glycosides toxicity antidote
digoxin-specific GAB
ethylene glycol toxicity antidote
fomepizole > ethanol, pyridoxine, dialysis
heparin toxicity antidote
protamine
iron toxicity antidote
deFEroxamin, deFErasirox, deFEriprone
lead toxicity antidote
EDTA, dimercaprol, succimer, penicillamine
methanol toxicity antidote
ethanol, fomepizole
methotrexate toxicity antidote
folate, leucovorin
opiates toxicity antidote
naloxone, naltrexone, nalmefene
carbamates, (ACEI) and organophosphates toxicity antidote
atropine > pralidoxime
serotonin syndrome treatment
cyproheptadine
tricyclic antidepressant toxicity antidote
sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)
warfarin toxicity antidote
vitamin K (delayed effect), fresh frozen plasma (Immediate)
copper toxicity antidote
penicillamine, trientine (copper penny)
methemoglobin
METHylene blue, Vit C
salicylates
NaHCO3 aka Na bicarb (alkalinize urine) , dialysis
Drugs that cause coronary vasospasm
- amphetamines
- cocaine
- ergot alkaloids
- sumatriptan
Drugs that cause cutaneous flushing
- VANNCE
- Vancomycin
- Adenosine
- Niacin
- Nitrates
- Ca2+ channel blockers
- Echinocandins
Drugs that cause dilated cardiomyopathy
- anthracyclines (ie doxorubicin, daunorubicin):
- prevent with dexarazoxane
Drugs that cause torsades de pointes
- anti-Arrhythmatics (class IA and III)
- anti-Biotics (ie macrolides)
- anti-“C”ychotics (ie haloperidol)
- anti-Depressants (Ie TCA)
- anti-Emetics (ie ondansetron, metoclopromide)
- ABCDE
Drugs that cause adrenocortical insufficiency
- HPA suppression secondary to glucocorticoid withdrawal
Drugs that cause DI
- lithium, demeclocycline
Drugs that cause hot flashes
tamoxifen, clomiphene
Drugs that cause hyperglycemia
- “Taking Pills Necessitates Having blood Checked”
- Tacrolimus
- Protease inhibitors
- Niacin
- HCTZ
- Corticosteroids
Drugs that cause hypothyroidism
Lithium, amiodarone, sulfonamides
Drugs that cause SIADH
- “Can’t Concentrate Serum Sodium”
- Carbamazepine
- Cyclophosphamide
- SSRIs
Drugs that cause acute cholestatic hepatitis, jaundice
erythromycin
Drugs that cause diarrhea
- acamprostate
- acarbose
- cholinesterase inhibitors
- colchicine
- erythromycin
- ezetimibe
- metformin
- misoprostol
- orlistat
- pramlintide
- quinidine
- SSRIs
Drugs that cause focal to massive hepatic necrosis
- Liver “HAVAc”
- Halothane
- Amanita phalloides (death cap mushroom)
- Valproic acid
- Acetaminophen
Drugs that cause hepatitis
- rifampin
- isoniazid
- pyrazinamide
- statins
- fibrates
Drugs that cause Pancreatitis
- “Drugs Causing A Violent Abdominal Distress”
- Didanosine
- Corticosteroids
- Alcohol
- Valproic Acid
- Azathioprine
- Diuretics (furosemide, HCTZ)
Drugs that cause pill-induced esophagitis
- bisphosphonates
- ferrous sulfate
- NSAIDS
- potassium chloride
- tetracyclines
- Caustic effect minimized with upright posture and adequate water ingestion
Drugs that cause pseudomembranous colitis
- Ampicillin
- cephalosporins
- clindamycin
- fluoroquinolones
- antibiotics predispose to superinfection by resistant C. difficile
P-450 Substrates
- “Always Think When Outdoors”
- Antiepileptics
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
- OCPs
Sulfa Drugs
- “Scary Sulfa Pharm FACTS”
- Sulfonamide antibiotics
- Sulfasalazine
- Probenacid
- Furosemide
- Acetazolamide
- Celecoxib
- Thiazides
- Sulfonylureas
- Pts with sulfa allergies may develop: fever, UTI, stevens-johnson syndrome, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, acute interstitial nephritis, and urticaria (hives). Sx can be mild to life threatening
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- type of severe skin reaction
- Early symptoms include fever and flu-like symptoms.
- A few days later the skin begins to blister and peel forming painful raw areas.
- Mucous membranes, such as the mouth, are also typically involved.
- Complications include dehydration, sepsis, pneumonia, and multiple organ failure.
Drugs that cause cinchonism
- quinidine, quinine
- can present w/ tinnitus, hearing/vision loss, psychosis and cognitive impairment
Drugs that cause parkinson-like syndrome
- “Cogwheel rigidity of the ARM”
- Antipsychotics
- Reserpine
- Metoclopramide
Drugs that cause seizures
- “With seizures, I BITE my tongue”
- Isoniazid (vit B6 deficiency)
- Bupropion
- Imipenem/cilastatin
- Tramadol
- Enflurane
Drugs that cause tardive dyskinesia
- antipsychotics
- metoclopramide
serotonin syndrome sx
rigidity, tremor, hyperthermia, confusion
Pts with
fever, UTI, stevens-johnson syndrome, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, acute interstitial nephritis, and urticaria (hives). Sx can be mild to life threatening
Drugs that cause fanconi syndrome
- cisplatin
- ifosfamide
- expired tetracyclines
- tenofovir
- fanconi syndrome: inadequate reabsorption in the proximal renal tubules of the kidney –> RTA
Drugs that cause hemorrhagic cystitis
- cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide
- prevent by coadministering with mesna
Drugs that cause interstitial nephritis
- penicillins
- furosemide
- NSAIDS
- PPI
- Sulfa drugs
Drugs that cause dry cough
ACE inhibitors
Drugs that cause pulmonary fibrosis
- “My Nose Cannot Breathe Bad Air”
- Methotrexate
- Nitrofurantoin
- Carmustine
- Bleomycin
- Busulfan
- Amiodarone
fanconi syndrome
- inadequate reabsorption in the proximal renal tubules of the kidney. It results in various small molecules of metabolism being passed into the urine instead of being reabsorbed from the tubular fluid (for example, glucose, amino acids, uric acid, phosphate, and bicarbonate).
- Fanconi syndrome affects the PCT
- causes Renal tubular acidosis
Drugs that cause Antimuscarinic symptoms
- atropine
- TCAs
- H1 blockers
- antipsychotics
Drugs that cause disulfiram-like reactions
- “Sorry Pals, Can’t Go Mingle”
- 1st generation Sulfonylureas
- Procarbazine
- certain Cephalosporins
- Greseofulvin
- Metronidazole
Drugs that cause nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity
- Aminoglycosides
- vancomycin
- loop diuretics
- cisplatin
- amphotericin B
- cisplatin toxicity may respond to amifostine
Drugs that cause agranulocytosis
- “Can Cause Pretty Major Collapse of Granulocytes”
- Clozapine
- Carbamazepine
- Propylthiouracil
- Methimazole
- Colchicine
- Ganciclovir
Drugs that cause aplastic anemia
- “Can’t Make New Blood Cells Properly”
- Carbamazepine
- Methimazole
- NSAIDs
- Benzene
- Chloramphenicol
- Propylthiouracil
Drugs that cause direct coombs + hemolytic anemia
- methyldopa, penicillin
Drugs that cause drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
- allopurinol
- anticonvulsants
- antibiotics
- sulfa drugs
- potentially fatal delayed hypersensitivity reaction. Latency period 2-8w, followed by fever, morbilliform skin rash, and frequent multiorgan involvement
- Tx: withdrawal of offending drugs, corticosteroids.
Drugs that cause gray baby syndrome
chloramphenicol
Drugs that cause Hemolysis in G6PD deficiency
- “Hemolysis IS D PAIN”
- Isoniazid
- Sulfonamides
- Dapsone
- Primaquine
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Nitrofurantoin
Drugs that cause Megaloblastic anemia
- “YoU’Re having a MEGA BLAST with PMS”
- hydroxYURea
- Phenytoin
- Methotrexate
- Sulfa drugs
Drugs that cause thrombocytopenia
Heparin
Drugs that cause thrombotic complications
- combined OCP, hormone replacement therapy, SERMS (ie tamoxifen, raloxifene, clomiphene)
- estrogen mediated side effect
DRESS syndrome
- drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
- potentially fatal delayed hypersensitivity reaction.
- Latency period 2-8w, followed by fever, morbilliform skin rash, and frequent multiorgan involvement
- Tx: withdrawal of offending drugs, corticosteroids.
Drugs that cause fat redistribution
- “Fat PiG”
- Protease inhibitors
- Glucocorticoids
Drugs that cause gingival hyperplasia
- phenytoin, CCB, cyclosporine
Drugs that cause hyperuricemia (gout)
- “Painful Tophi and Feet Need Care”
- Pyrazinamide
- Thiazides
- Furosemide
- Niavin
- Cyclosporine
Drugs that cause myopathy
- statins
- fibrates
- niacin
- colchicine
- daptomycin
- hydrozychloroquine
- interferon-α
- penicillamine
- glucocorticoids
Drugs that cause osteoporosis
- corticosteroids
- depot medrozyprogesterone acetate
- GnRH agonists
- aromatase inhibitors
- anticonvulsants
- heparin
Drugs that cause photosensitivity
- “SAT For Photo”
- Sulfonamides
- Amiodarone
- Tetracyclines
- 5-FU
Drugs that cause Rash (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- “Steven Johnson has epileptic allergy to sulfa drugs and penicillin”
- anti-epileptic drugs (esp lamotrigine)
- allopurinol
- sulfa drugs
- penicillin
Drugs that cause SLE-like syndrome
- “having lupus is “SHIPP-E”
- Sulfa drugs
- Hydralazine
- Isoniazid
- Procainamide
- Phenytoin
- Etanercept
Drugs that cause teeth discoloration
tetracyclines (teethracyclines)
Drugs that cause tendonitis, tendon rupture and cartilage damage
fluoroquinolones
Drugs that increase pupil size
- anticholinergics (atropine, TCA, topicamide, scopolamine, antiH)
- DOA: amphetamines, cocaine, LSD
- sympathanomimetics
Drugs that decrease pupil size
- antipsychotics (haloperidol, resperidone, olanzapine)
- DOA: heroin/opioids
- parasympathomimetics (pilocarpine)
- organophosphates)