Adverse Drug Reactions Flashcards
What is the most common ADR associate with Colchicine?
What additional common ADR is seen?
Diarrhea
Sore Throat
What THREE warnings are associated with Colchicine?
Blood Dyscrasias
Neuromuscular Toxicity
Rhabdomyolysis
What ADRs are associated with Allopurinol?
Rash (can lead to SJS, so d/c immediately if you see a rash)
Diarrhea
Nausea
What lab values can become elevated with Allopurinol?
LFTs
Could you see an acute gout attack after starting Allopurinol?
Yes
Administer with Colchicine or NSAIDs upon initiation
A patient with a gout flare is given Probenecid, does this have the potential to exacerbate his flare?
Yes
What ADRs are associated with Probenecid?
Kidney Stones (Uric Acid)
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
What organ failure is associated with Febuxostat?
Hepatic Faliure
Monitor baseline LFTs
Which has a higher rate of cardiovascular events…..
Febuxostat or Allopurinol?
Febuxostat
What is the most concerning risk of giving Pegloticase for gout?
How is this prevented?
Anaphylaxis
Most be given with antihistamines and corticosteroids
Other than anaphylaxis…..
What ADRs are associated with Pegloticase?
Gout Flares Nausea Ecchymosis Nasopharyngitis Constipation Chest Pain Emesis
What co-morbid condition could Pegloticase administration exacerbate?
CHF
What unique blood ADR is Rasburicase associated with?
Methemoglobinemia
Which kidney side effects are associated with Lesinurad?
What additional ADRs are associated with it?
Increased sCr
Renal Failure
Kidney Stones
Additional…..
Headache
Flu-Sx
GERD
What ADRs are associated with short-term systemic corticosteroid use?
Hyperglycemia Increased Appetite Fluid Retention Weight Gain HTN Peptic Ulcers
What ADRs are associated with long-term systemic corticosteroid use?
Adrenal Suppression Growth Suppression Osteoporosis HTN DM Cushing's
What ADRs are associated with Methotrexate?
N/V/D Hair Loss Rash Fatigue Mouth Sores
T/F: Methotrexate is not associated with increased LFTs?
False
It is associated with increased LFTs
Methotrexate has an increased risk for what?
Infection
Leflunomide is associated with what organotoxicity?
Hepatotoxicity
Monitor LFTs every 6-8 weeks for 6 months
What is the most common ADR associated with leflunomide?
What additional ADRs are associated with Leflunomide?
Diarrhea
Additional ADRs….
Nausea Abdominal Pain Indigestion Rash Hair Loss
What is the most concerning ADR of hydroxychloroquine?
How is this prevented?
Bull’s Eye Maculopathy
Need baseline and annual eye examinations from a retinal specialist
Other than retinal toxicity….
What ADRs are associated with Hydroxychloroquine?
Nausea Diarrhea Rash Skin Changes Hair changes
What ADRs are associated with Sulfasalazine?
Photosensitivity
Nausea
Abdominal Pain
What ADRs are associated with Sulfasalazine?
GI Upset
Dizziness
Rash
Photosensitivity
Should minicycline be used in pregnancy?
No, remember that this is a tetracycline and is associated with permanent tooth staining.
What infections are associated with Anti-TNF use?
URI
Sinusitis
Pharnygitis
What Injection-site reaction ADRs are associated with Anti-TNFs?
Rash
Itching
Burning
What Infusion related ADRs are associated with Anti-TNFs?
Headache
Abdominal Pain
What ADRs are associated with Abatacept?
This is a non-TNF medication
Headache
URI
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
What should be given prior to Rituximab infusion ot prevent ADRs?
Prednisone
Diphenydramine
Is Rituximab associated with HTN or Hypotension?
Hypotension
What warnings are associated with Rituximab?
Tumor Lysis Syndrome SJS/TEN Hep Activation Cardiac Arrhythmia Renal Toxicity Bowel Obstruction/Perforations
T/F: Tocilizumab may decrease cholesterol levels
False
It is associated with increased cholesterol
Ustekinumab (Stelara) is associated with what?
Malignancy
What common ADRs is Ustekinumab associated with?
Nasopharyngitis URI Headache Fatigue Arthralgia Nausea
Which is more potent vitamin D2 or D3?
D3
At what levels does vitamin D become toxic?
> 500 nmol/L
Sx include…..
weight loss
arrhythmias
polyuria
hypercalcemia
Should patients with GERD take bisphosphonates?
If they do what precautions should be taken?
No
Take on an empty stomach
Remain upright for 30-60 minutes
What should be monitored while administering bisphosphonates?
DEXA Scan
Alkphosphate
Urine NTX, CTX
Cancer patients taking bisphosphonates and undergoing dental procedures ate risk for what?
Jaw Osteonecrosis
Patients should undergo an examination of what prior to starting bisphosphonates?
Why?
Eye Examination
Risk of uveitis and scleritis
What ADRs are associated with Alendronate (Fosamax)?
GI Effects…..
Dyspepsia Abdominal Pain Reflux Constipation Diarrhea Nausea
Is Alendronate (Fosamax) associated with hypercalcemia or hypocalcemia?
Hypocalcemia
Patients on Alendronate (Fosamax) should always be evaluated for what?
Atypical Trochanteric Fractures
Patients taking Ibandronate (Boniva) must wait 60 minutes prior to doing what?
Eating or Drinking
What is the most common ADR associated with Zoledronate (Reclast) infusions?
Flu-like symptoms
What needs to be monitored in patients over 65 taking Zoledronic Acid?
Renal Function
What Black Box warnings are associated with Raloxifene use for OA?
DVT
Stroke
What black box warning is associated with N 1-34 PTH (Teriparatide)?
Osteosarcoma
What ADRs are associated with Teriparatide (Forteo_?
Transient/Persistent Hypercalcemia
Headache
Transient Myalgia/Arthralgia
Is Abaloparatide (Tymlos) associated with hypercalciuria or hypocalciuria?
Hypercalcemia or hypocalcemia?
Hypercalciuria
Hypercalcemia
What ADRs are associated with Denosumab?
Cellulitis Eczema Flatulence Fatigue Asthenia Hypophosphatemia Nausea Dyspnea Arthralgia Headache
T/F: Stimulants for ADHD treatment have a LOW abuse potential
False
They have a high abuse potential