Contraindications Flashcards
B blockers
Asthma, PVD, chronic congestive HF, diabetes
Vasospastic angina
Fenoldopam
Glaucoma
Digoxin
Corticosteroids, thiazides, loop diuretics> dec. blood K> enhance digoxin toxicity
Amiodarone, quinidine, verapamil, tetracycline, erythromycin» inc. digoxin conc.
BB avoided in angina
BB with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity e.g. Pindolol
Can cause hearing loss specially when used together
Loop diuretics, aminoglycosides
Diuretics avoided in patients with renal dysfunction
K sparing
Antimuscarinic drugs
Glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia, pyloric stenosis
Sulfonylurea
Pregnancy, sulfa allergies
Metformin
Hepatic, renal impairment, CHF, hypoxemic states patient, diabetic ketoacidosis
Bupropion
Anorexia, bulimia nervosa, history of seizures, pregnancy
Thiazolidinediones
Liver disease, heart disease