Adverse reactions Flashcards
Terazosin
orthostatic hypotension (first dose), sinus tach (angina, palpitations), syncope, vertigo
Prazosin
First dose orthostatic hypotension, sinus tach (angina, palp.), syncope, vertigo
Phentolamine
Postural hypotension, reflex tachycardia (can lead to arrhythmias)
Phenoxybenzamine
Sinus tach, nasal congestion, drowsiness, fatigue, weakness, malaise, confusion, headache, xerostomia, ejaculation dysfunction
Beta blockers
CHF, bradycardia, bradyarrhythmias, cold extremities, tachyarrythmia with abrupt stopping of drug, bronchospasm for non-selective ones esp., CNS depression if lipophilic (mental disorders, fatigue, vivid dreams), increased TG, decreased HDL, delayed recovery from hypoglycemia in T1 diabetics, decreased exercise tolerance, fatigue
Ganglionic blockers
Postural hypotension, tachycardia, arrhythmias, blurred vision, double vision, asthma (2º to histamine release), dry mouth, constipation, paralytic ileus, N/V, urinary retention, impotence, drowsiness, seizures, hallucinations, tremor, confusion, neuromuscular blockade
Clonidine
Somnolence, dry mouth, abdom. pain, constipation, hypotension, sinus bradycardia, decreased libido, impotence, pregnancy cat. C
Methyldopa
Messes with catecholamine quantitation, sedation, sleep disturbances, erectile dysfunction, NA/water retention, lactation, positive Coombs
Reserpine
Sedation, inability to concentrate/perform complex tasks, suicidal tendencies, teratogenic
Procaineamide
Drug induced lupus, torsade de pointes
Lidocaine
CNS: agitation, confusion, seizures
Amiodarone
Pulmonary fibrosis, gray-blue skin (photosensitivity dermatitis), corneal halos, optic neuritis, hypo/hyperthyroidism, proximal muscle weakness, hepatitis
Sotolol
Torsade de pointes
Ibutilide
Torsade, transient asystole
Verapamil
SA/AV block, impaired contractility, hypotension, sinus bradycardia or AV block in people with CHF or LV dysfunction