ADE Flashcards
Loperamide- Imodium A-D
Antidiarrheal
Boxed warning: torsades de pointes with use of high doses;Dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, abdominal cramps, nausea
Boxed warning for torsades with high doses
Bisacodyl- Dulcolax
Laxative stimulant
Mild abdominal cramps; nausea, vomiting, electrolyte disturbances
Electrolyte disturbances
Senna- Ex-Lax, Senokot
Laxative stimulant
GI: Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
Abdominal cramps
docusate sodium–Colace
stool softener
Throat irritation
Polyethylene Glycol 3350–Miralax
osmotic laxative
GI: bloating/abdominal distention, flatulence, diarrhea, stomach cramps, anal irritation, nausea, vomiting
Bloating
Ferrous Sulfate—Feosol- Generics?
Iron Preparation
Dark stools, abdominal pain, hartburn, nausea, constipation
Dark stools, constipation
Esomeprazole- Nexium
Pantoprazole- Protonix
PPI
Increase risk of C. diff infection and fractures (long term use)
Fractures (long term use)
Adalimumab- Humira
Etanercept- Enbrel
Monoclonal Antibody/ TNF Blocking Agent
Headache, skin rash, injection site reactions, reactivation of latent infections (TB, Hepatitis B), heart failure BBW - serious infections, malignancies
Reactivation of latent infections
Black box warning for serious infections
Hydroxychloroquine–Plaquenil
Antimalarial, aminoquinoline
Cardiovascular: QT prolongation, cardiomyopathy, conduction abnormalities (AV block, bundle branch block), pulmonary hypertension; Hemolysis (if G6PD deficiency), hypersensitivity reactions (delayed) ranging from maculopapular rash to severe skin reactions, hyperglycemia, neuromuscular (skeletal muscle myopathy), neuropsychiatric (hallucinations,psychosis, psychomotor agitation, suicidal thoughts/behavior), retinal toxicity (retinopathy), decreased visual acuity
Retinopathy
Methotrexate–Rheumatrex
Antimetabolite (Antifolate)
GI: nausea, vomiting, diarrheaOther: myelosuppression, alopecia, stomatitis, photosensitivity, rash, interstitial lung disease, Stevens-Johnson syndromeBBW - bone marrow suppression, renal impairment, hepatotoxicity, pneumonitis, GI toxicity, secondary malignancy, tumor lysis syndrome, dermatologic toxicity, opportunistic infections, radiotherapy, fetal toxicity
Bone marrow suppression
Allopurinol–Zyloprim
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
Derm: skin rash, hypersensitivity (Stevens-Johnson, toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS)GI: nausea, increased LFTsOther: renal impairment, acute gout
Skin rash
Metoclopramide- Reglan
Antiemetic
CNS: fatigue, muscle weakness, somnolence, dizziness, visual disturbances, extrapyramidal reactions, hallucinationsCV: arrhythmias, hypertensionOther: hyperprolactinemia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome BBW: tardive diskynesia
Extrapyramidal reactions
Ondansetron- Zofran
Antiemetic
CNS: dizziness, headacheCV: arrhythmia, QTc prolongation GI: constipation, diarrhea, xerostomia Other: anaphylaxis, serotonin syndrome
QTc prolongation
Dicyclomine–Bentyl
Anticholinergic Agent
CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, psychosisCV: tachycardia GI: xerostomia, constipation Other: decreased sweating, blurred vision, urinary retention
Drowsiness
Trentinoin–Atralin, Renova, Retin-A
Retinoic acid derivative
Application site reactions: erythema, burning, stinging, dry skin; Photosensitivity
Dry skin