Adverse Reactions Flashcards
Serotonin syndrome
Antidepressants
Triptans
St John’s Wart
Second generation antipsychotics
MAO inhibitors
Tramadol
Dextromethorphan (cough syrup)
Hyperprolactinemia
Antipsychotics
Extrapyramidal side effects
- Twitch
- Akathesia
- Parkinsonism
- Rabbit syndrome
Antipsychotics
Tardive Dykinesia
Antipsychotics
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Antipsychotics
Leukopenia
Clozapine
Arrhythmia, hand tremors, hypo/hyperthyroidism, weight gain, tremors, metallic taste, dry mouth, polyuria
Lithium
Anterograde amnesia
Benzodiazepines
Daytime drowsiness and dizziness
Increased risk of falls
Nightmares
Tolerance
Dependence
Benzodiazepines
Z-sedatives (lesser)
Lemborexant (+ worsens depression)
Sleepwalking, amnesia, bitter metallic taste, behavioural effects (nightmares, anger)
Z-sedatives
Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vivid dreams
Melatonin
Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, upset stomach
Valerian
Nausea & vomiting, diarrhea, bradycardia, muscle cramps, vertigo, insomnia, incontinence, increased gastric acid
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Bleeding, seizures, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Ginkgo biloba
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, stomach ulcers, acute renal failure, bleeding, worsening blood pressure & heart failure, bronchoconstriction, delay labor
NSAIDs