Common Side effects and Precautions Flashcards
What are the Common side effects of blood thinners?
Bleeding, Bruising
What are the common precautions with Coumadin?
Be consistent with Vitamin K in diet, do not take with other blood thinners, Interaction with vitamin k, Monitor INR
What are the common precautions with Lovenox?
Be consistent with Vitamin K in diet, do not take with other blood thinners, Monitor platelets and red bloods cells
What is a common precaution with Blood thinners?
Do not take with other blood thinners.
What are the common side effects of aspirin?
Bleeding, Gi irritation, Ulceration
What are the common precautions with Aspirin?
Salicylate or NSAID allergy, Do not take with other blood thinners
What are the common side effects of Penicillins?
Allergic Reactions, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
What are the common precautions when taking Pen VK?
Should be avoided during pregnancy.
What are the common precautions for Pfizerpen?
Should be used cautiously when breastfeeding.
What are the common precautions for Amoxil & Augmentin?
Should be used cautiously when breastfeeding.
What are the common precautions with Principen?
Interacts with aminoglycosides (gentamicin)
What are the common side effects of Cephalosporins?
Allergic Reactions, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
What are the common side effects of Ceftriaxone?
Allergic reactions, Diarrhea
What are the common precautions of Cephalosporins?
Caution when breast-feeding
What are the common precautions for Ceftriaxone?
Should be avoided during pregnancy
What are the common side effects of Carbapenems?
Allergic Reactions, Nausea, Vomiting
What are the common precautions of Carbapenems?
Should be avoided during pregnancy.
What are the common side effects of Azactam?
Allergic reactions, Cough, Fever, Nasal congestion, Wheezing
What are the common side effects of Macrolides?
Allergic Reactions, Nausea, Vomiting, diarrhea
What are the common side effects of Biaxin?
Abnormal taste, Allergic Reactions, Nausea, Vomiting
What are the common side effects of Erythrocin?
Abdominal Pain, Allergic Reactions, Nausea, Vomiting, diarrhea
What are the common precautions for Zithromax?
Must separate antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 hours.
What are the common precautions for Biaxin?
Many drug interactions (digoxin, lovastatin, grapefruit)
What are the common precautions for Erythrocin
Many drug interactions (digoxin, lovastatin, grapefruit)
What are the common side effects of sulfonamides?
Allergic reactions, loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting
What are the common precautions of Sulfonamide?
Should be avoided during pregnancy.
What are the common side effects of Thiazide Diuretics?
Dehydration, Dizziness, Photosensitivity
What are the common side effects of Loop Diuretics?
Dehydration, Dizziness, Excessive urination
What are the common side effects of Furosemide?
Dehydration, Dizziness, Excessive urination, Photosensitivity
What are the side effects of Spironolactone?
Dizziness, Hyperkalemia
What are the common precautions for Thiazide Diuretics?
Sulfonamide “sulfa allergy”, Monitor BUN, SCr, blood pressure, electrolytes
What are the common precautions for Loop Diuretics?
Sulfonamide “sulfa allergy”, Monitor BUN, SCr, blood pressure, electrolytes including Potassium (K+)
What are the common precautions for Spironolactone?
Monitor BUN, SCr, blood pressure, electrolytes including Potassium (K+)
What are the side effects of Metoclopramide?
Tardive Dyskinesia
What are the common precautions for Metoclopramide?
Long-term use should be avoided
What are the common side effects for Phenothiazine drug classes?
Confusion, drowsiness
What are the common precautions for phenergan?
Do not give in children under 2
What are the common side effects of Zofran?
Diarrhea, Fatigue
What are the common side effects of Kytril?
Constipation, Headache
What are the common side effects of Anzemet?
Headache
What are the common side effects of Aloxi?
Constipation, Headache
What are the common side effects of Emend?
Diarrhea, Fatigue
What are the common side effects of Varubi?
Headache
What are the common side effects of Niaspan?
Flushing, Liver toxicity
What are the precautions for Niaspan?
Monitor liver function tests (LFTS)
What are the side effects of Bile acid sequestrants?
Constipation, GI distress
What are the precautions of Bile acid sequestrants?
Separate from other meds by at least 4 hours
What are the common side effects of Fibrates?
Myopathy (especially if combined with a statin)
What are the common precautions of Fibrates?
Monitor liver function tests (LFTS, lipid profile, and CK if myopathy is present.
What are the common side effects of HMG-Coa Reductase Inhibitors
Myopathy
What are the common side effects of Livalo?
Myopathy, Headache, Back pain, Myalgia
What are the common side effects of Zetia?
Diarrhea, Fatigue, Slight muscle pain
What are the common precautions of Zetia
Monitor: LFTs and lipid profile
What are the common side effects of Lovaza?
Diarrhea
What are the common precautions of Lovaza?
Increased bleeding risk at high doses, should be used cautiously with blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel)
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Vascepa?
bleeding
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Vascepa?
Increased bleeding risk at high doses, should be used cautiously with blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel)
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of PCSK9 Inhibitors?
Common cold, Injection site reactions, Influenza
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Praluent?
Hypersensitivty reactions
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Repatha?
Latex hypersensitivity
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Beta-Blockers?
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Hypotension, Slow heart rate
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Beta-Blockers?
Asthma, COPD, Monitor heart rate and blood pressure
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Zebeta?
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Hypotension, Slow heart rate
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Zebeta?
Asthma, COPD, Monitor heart rate and blood pressure, SCr
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Calcium Channel Blockers?
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flushing, Headache, Hypotension, Slow heart rate
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Norvasc?
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flushing, Headache, Hypotension, Slow heart rate, Swelling
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Plendil?
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Flushing, Headache, Hypotension, Slow heart rate, Swelling
What are the common precautions of Calcium Channel Blockers?
Do not take with grapefruit or digoxin, Monitor heart rate and blood pressure
What are the common precautions of amlodipine?
Monitor heart rate and blood pressure
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of ACE Inhibitors?
Dry cough, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Hypotension
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of ACE Inhibitors?
Do not take with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics, Monitor BUN, SCr, K+, and blood pressure.
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers?
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Headache, Hypotension
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers?
Do not take with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics, Monitor BUN, SCr, K+, and blood pressure.
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Tekturna?
Angiodema, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Headache
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Tekturna?
Monitor BUN, SCr, K+, and blood pressure.
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Alpha-1 Blockers?
Dizziness, Postural Hypotension
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Alpha-1 Blockers?
Do not take with Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Alpha-2 Agonists?
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Postural Hypotension
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Alpha-2 Agonists?
Monitor blood pressure
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Apresoline?
Dizziness, Flushing, Headache, Postural Hypotension
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Apresoline?
Monitor blood pressure
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Antipsychotics?
Drowsines, weight gain, hyperglycemia
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Antipsychotics?
Risk of suicidal thoughts
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Seroquel?
Constipation, Drowsines, weight gain, hyperglycemia
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Abilify?
Constipation, Drowsiness, headache, weight gain, hyperglycemia
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Tricyclic Antidepressants?
Constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, sedation, heart arrhythmias
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Tricyclic Antidepressants?
Drug interactions with other medications that cause heart arrhythmias
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, insomnia
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)?
Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs, St John warts
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)?
Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)?
Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs, St John warts
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
Headache, insomnia, application site reactions for patch (rash, irritation)
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Bupropion?
Dry mouth, insomnia
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Bupropion?
Risk of suicidal thoughs, patients with history of seizures and anorexia.
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Mirtazapine?
Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, weight gain
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of mirtazapine?
Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Trazodone?
Dry mouth, drowsiness
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Trazodone?
Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Vortioxetine?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Vortioxetine?
Risk of suicidal thoughts, drug interactions with other serotonergic drugs, patients with seizure historys.
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Lithium?
Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
What are the common precautions of Lithobid?
Monitor: Hydration, lithium levels, electrolytes, interactions with diuretics
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Benzodiazepines?
Sedation
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Benzodiazepines?
Abuse, drug interactions with alcohol and opioids
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Buspirone?
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Sedative Hypnotics?
Dizziness, possible daytime drowsiness, addiction
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Sedative Hypnotics?
Elderly patients
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Stimulants?
Insomnia, appetite, suppresion, nervousness, addiction
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Stimulants?
Avoid use in cardiac patients
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Atomoxetine?
Insomnia, nausea, vomiting, dizziness
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Guanfacine?
Dizziness, fatigue
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of atomoxetine?
Risk of suicidal thoughts
What are the common PRECAUTIONS Guanfacine?
Hypotension
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Dilantin?
Dizziness, drowsiness, rash
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Dilantin?
Many drug interactions; monitor phenytoin levels
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Anticonvulsants?
Risk of suicidal thoughts
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Phenobarbital?
Sedation, dizziness, respiratory depression, hepatotoxicity
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Phenobarbital?
Risk of suicidal thoughts, Monitor LFTs
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Cambamazepine?
Sedation, dizziness, respiratory depression, hepatotoxicity
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Carbamazepine?
Suicidal ideation, Monitor CBC
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Topamax?
Drowsiness, dizziness
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Lamictal?
Drowsiness, dizziness
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Divalproex sodium?
Hepatotoxicity
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Divalproex sodium?
Risk of suicidal thoughts, many drug interactions, Monitor: LFTs
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Oxcarbazepine?
Dizziness, drowsiness
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of levetiracetam?
Drowsiness
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Gabapentin?
Dizziness, drowsiness
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Pregabalin?
Dizziness, drowsiness
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Dopamine agonists?
Movement disorders
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Dopamine agonists?
Behavioral changes
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors?
Cardiovascular issues
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Memantine?
Diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, agitation
What are the common SIDE EFFECTS of Triptans?
Cariovascular effects, dizziness, fatigue
What are the common PRECAUTIONS of Triptans?
Drug interactions with other serotonergic meds, other triptans, stimulants