Adverse drug Effects Flashcards
1
Q
Key side effect of carbimazole?
A
Agranulocytosis - fevers, mouth ulcers may occur - check FBC to rule out
2
Q
Which group of anti hypertensives are contraindicated in heart failure?
A
Nondihydropine calcium channel blockers eg verapamil
3
Q
Which class of diabetic drugs cause hypoglycaemia?
A
Sulfonylureas include Glibenclamide, glimeperide, tolbutamide, gliazide
4
Q
Why should statins by avoided with macrolide antibiotic use?
A
Risk of renal failure and rhabdomyolysis
5
Q
State some medications that cause orthostatic hypertension
A
Diuretics
Alpha blockers
Hypertensive medications: CCB, beta blockers
6
Q
Benzodiazepine side effects?
A
Ataxia, confusion
