Adverse drug effects in GI patients Flashcards

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What side effects do Aminosalicylates have

A

Mesalazine - can cause agranulocytosis - which can present with sudden onset rigors, fever and sore throat

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What is most important investigation to order to investigate agranulocytosis

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FBC

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What are side effects of NSAIDs

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can cause stomach ulcers

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What are some adverse effects of PPIs

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Hyponatraemia , hypomagnasaemia

osteoporosis

microscopic colitis

increased risk of C.diff infections

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