ADRS

Question 1

Penicillins

Answer 1

Common: rash, GI Sx, increased liver enzymes
Rare: electrolyte disturbances, neurotoxicity, bleeding

Question 2

Macrolides - clarythromycin

Answer 2

Common- taste disturbances, GI Sx, abdominal pain
Rare: pulmonary infiltration with eosinophilia, torsades de pointes, hypersensitivity

Question 3

Nitroimidazoles - metronidazole

Answer 3

Common; gi Sx, neurotoxicity, metallic taste
Rare: hypersensitivity, angioedema, sjs

Question 4

Quinolones - ciproflixacin

Answer 4

Common- rash, itch, gi sx, dyspepsia
Rare: phototoxicity, fixed drug eruption, crystalluria

Question 5

Tetracyclines

Answer 5

Common: gi Sx, tooth discolouration, photosensitivity
Rare: rash, nail discolouration, eosophageal ulcers

Question 6

Antifolates - trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Answer 6

Common: fever, itch, rash, gi Sx, hyperkalemia
Rare (t): leukopoenia, thrombocytopenia, sjs
(T/S): mesoblastic anaemia, erythema, hypoglycaemia