Adverse drug effects in GI patients Flashcards
1
Q
What side effects do Aminosalicylates have
A
Mesalazine - can cause agranulocytosis - which can present with sudden onset rigors, fever and sore throat
1
Q
What is most important investigation to order to investigate agranulocytosis
A
FBC
2
Q
What are side effects of NSAIDs
A
can cause stomach ulcers
3
Q
What are some adverse effects of PPIs
A
Hyponatraemia , hypomagnasaemia
osteoporosis
microscopic colitis
increased risk of C.diff infections