BB named drugs in PBLs to know for exam Flashcards
What are the adverse effects of L-dopa?
Can activate peripheral dopamine receptors - nausea and vomiting Postural hypertension Psychosis Impulse-control disorders Excessive day-time sleepiness
Motor complications: On-off effect - start to feel better as you take a dose and then feel worse as your next dosage is due Wearing off Dyskinesia Dystonia
What are the adverse effects of rotigotine?
Constipation Dykinesia Nausea Vomiting Dizziness Fatigue Insomnia Confusion
What are the adverse effects of selegiline?
Nausea Hallucinations Confusion Loss of balance Insomnia Low blood pressure Agitation
What are the adverse effects of benzotropine and orphenadrine?
Anticholinergic adverse effects: Dry mouth Blurred vision Cognitive changes Constipation Urinary retention Tachycardia Anorexia Psychosis in overdose
What are the adverse effects of paracetamol?
Results in the development of GI conditions - liver damage
Cox2 selective inhibitors have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular conditions
What are the adverse effects of ibuprofen?
Nausea, dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation, GI ulceration/bleeding, headache, dizziness, rash, salt and fluid retention and hypertension
What are the adverse effects of diclofenac?
Significantly increased vascular and coronary risk
GI complaints
Liver damage and hepatitis can occur rarely
What are the adverse effects of tramadol?
Nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, indigestion, abdominal pain, vertigo, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness and headache
What are the adverse effects of amitriptyline?
Dizziness Headache Weight gain Loss of libido Impotence Sleep disturbances - drowsiness, insomnia, nightmares
What are the adverse effects of pregabalin?
Dizziness Drowsiness Blurred vision Diplopia Increased appetite and subsequent weight gain Euphoria Confusion Ataxia Irritability Memory impairment Vertigo Dry mouth
What are the adverse effects of carbamazepine?
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What are the adverse effects of phenobarbitone?
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What are the adverse effects of diazepam?
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What are the adverse effects of sodium valproate?
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What are the adverse effects of moclobemide?
Nausea, agitation, confusion