Common side effects Flashcards
Anticholinergic side effects
Dilated pupils
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Flushed skin
Urinary retention
Constipation
Antihistaminergic side effects
Weight gain
Sedation
Anti - alpha - adrenergic side effects
Postural hypotension
sexual dysfunction
nasal congestion
headache
Antidopaminergic side effects
- Extrapyramidal side effects: Tardive dyskinesia, Parkinsonism
- Hyperprolactinaemia: Galactorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea, Subfertility
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Oculogyric crisis
TB Drugs side effects
R- Rifampicin: orange red tears/urine + hepatitis
I- Isoniazid: neuropathy + hepatitis
P- Pyrazinamide: Hepatitis
E- Ethambutol: optic neuritis
Anti epileptics - Phenytoin
Toxicity - cerebellar syndrome
acne
coarse face
gum hypertrophy
hirsutism
inhibits COCP
Anti epileptics - Carbamazepine
Rash
Dizziness
Hyponatraemia
Hair thinning
Inhibits COCP
Anti epileptic - Sodium Valproate
Tremor
Weight gain
Hair thinning
Teratogenic
Anti epileptic - Lamotrigine
Rash - Steven Johnson Syndrome
Anti depressants - SSRI
nausea
low libido
withdrawal
insomnia
hyponatraemia
Anti depressants - Tricyclic antidepressants (Amitryptiline)
- Anticholinergic effects
- Antihistaminergic effects
- Anti - alpha- adrenergic effects
- Hyponatraemia (SIADH)
- Arrhythmias
Antihypertensives - ACE inhibitors
Dry cough
Postural hypotension
AKI in renal artery stenosis
Angioedema of the tongue
Hyperkalaemia
Profound hypotension
Antihypertensives - Calcium channel blockers
Pedal oedema
headache/flushing/dizziness
Antihypertensives - Beta blockers
Diabetes risk
Impotence
Bradycardia
Fatigue
Cold hands and feet
Sleep disturbances
Antihypertensives - alpha blockers
Anti - alpha - adrenergic effects
