ADR Exam 4 Flashcards
What it is ADR?
any injury from medical intervention related to drug
What are two things that make up adverse drug events?
Adverse drug reactions
Adverse drug events
Which ADR classification is the biggest avoidable type?
Type A
Predictable, Avoidable
Type A
Unpredictable or idiosyncratic
Type B
Long term effects, Rx accumulation
Type C
Time distant effects, carcinogenesis, teratology
Type D
What is primary direct effects?
known pharmacologic effects, in “normal” pt
What is secondary indirect effects?
undesirable effects of medications
mucosal erosion and ulceration
NSAIDS
mucositis, systemic infections
Cancer Chemotherapy on GI mucosal cells
xerostomia
anticholinergic drugs
predisposition to MI
selective Cox-2 inhibitors (Rofecoxib)
hepatotoxicity, liver failure
acetaminophen, ketoconazole
Ingestion of how many grams of Acetaminophen is needed to cause toxicity?
> 4 gm/day
What is responsible for hepatotoxic due to Acetaminophen?
NAPQI (metabolite) buildup
What is the antidote for acetaminophen toxicity
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
What drugs are secreted through the kidneys?
Penicillin and Probencid
What drugs can cause food interactions causing hypertensive crisis?
MAOI
Grapefruit juice blocks which enzyme?
CYP3A4
What is the most common pseudo-allergic reaction seen?
radiocontrast media (anaphylactic rxn)
Intolerance can develop due to what?
tinnitus from small dose aspirin
What are two common idiosyncratic reactions?
- codeine related toxicity
- G6PD deficiency hemolytic anemia due to primaquine
What is a metabolite of codeine responsible for toxicity?
morphine