DRUG CARDS (ADVERSE REACTIONS) Flashcards

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Adenosine

(Adenocard)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Transient Brady dysrhythmias, Facial flushing, Dyspnea, Chest pain, Hypotension, Headache, Nausea, Bronchospasm, Asystole, VT, VF

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Albuterol Sulfate

(Proventil, Ventolin)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Tremors, Dizziness, Nervousness, Headache, Nausea, Tachycardia, HTN, Bronchospasm, Ectopy, Hypotension, Angina

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Amiodarone

(Cordarone)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Hypotension, Bradycardia, CHF, V-Fib, V-Tach, A-V Block, PEA, Asystole

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Aspirin

(Ascriptin, Bayer, Ecotrin, Empirin)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Gl bleeding, Nausea, Vomiting, Bronchospasm, Anaphylaxis, tinnitus, prolonged bleeding, brusing

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Atropine Sulfate

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Tachycardia, Palpitation, Dizziness, Headache, Nervousness, Dilated pupils, Dry mouth, Ventricular Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ataxia, Confusion, mydriasis, Photophobia

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Brilinta

(Ticagrelor)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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CNS: dizziness, fatigue, headache

Respiratory: cough, dyspnea

Cardiovascular: atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, hypertension, hypotension, peripheral hypertension, peripheral edema

Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, nausea

Skin: rash

Muscular-Skeletal: back pain, extremity pain

Miscellaneous: non-cardiac chest pain

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Dextrose

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Tissue necrosis if extravasation occurs, Hypovolemia, Dehydration

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Diazepam

(Valium)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Respiratory depression, Hypotension, Bradycardia, Confusion, Nausea, Hiccups, Drowsiness, Cardiovascular collapse

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Diphenhydramine

(Benadryl)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Sedation, Blurred vision, Anticholinergic affects, Hypotension, Dizziness, Excitement (especially pediatric patients), Seizure, Nausea, Vomiting

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Dopamine

(Dopastat, lntropin)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Headache, Tachycardia, Nausea and Vomiting, Ectopy, Anginal Pain, Bradycardia, Dyspnea, Anemia, Hypotension, Hypertension, Palpitation, Widened QRS Complex, Anxiety

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Epinephrine 1:1,000

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Palpitations, Arrhythmias, Hypertension,
Pulmonary Edema, Dyspnea, Nervousness

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Epinephrine 1:10,000

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Palpitations, Arrhythmias, Hypertension,
Pulmonary Edema, Dyspnea, Nervousness

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Eptifibatide

(lntegrilin)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Bleeding: Major bleeding, minor bleeding (spontaneous gross hematuria,
spontaneous hematemesis, other observed blood loss with a hemoglobin
decrease of more than 3 g/dL), transfusions, intracranial hemorrhage &
stroke, thrombocytopenia, allergic reactions, immunogenicity. Hypotension.

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Etomidate

(Amidate)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Averting, Tonic, Clonic movements, Laryngospasm, Apnea, Hyperventilation,
Hypoventilation, Hypertension, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Bradycardia
Nausea and Vomiting

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Flumazenil

(Romazicon)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Nausea / vomiting, dizziness, headache, agitation, abnormal vision, seizures.

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Furosemide

(Lasix)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Vertigo, numbness & tingling, headache, orthostatic hypotension,
transient deafness if given rapidly,
blurred vision, Dehydration, Hyperglycemia, Hypokalemia

17
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Glucagon

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Nausea, Vomiting

18
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Heparin

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Hemorrhage, local irritation, hypersensitivity: some reactions to occur
include; fever, chills, urticaria, asthma, rhinitis, headache, nausea &
vomiting.

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lpratropium

(Atroventl)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Cardiovascular: Palpitations
CNS: Nervousness, Dizziness, Headache
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, Vomiting, Gastrointestinal Distress
Musculoskeletal: Tremor
Ocular: Blurred Vision
Oral: Dry Mouth
Respiratory: Cough, Exacerbation of Symptoms

20
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Ketorlac

(Toradol)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Bleeding, nausea & vomiting

21
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Lidocaine

(Xylocaine)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Drowsiness, Vomiting, Confusion, Seizures, Hypotension, Bradycardia,
Slurred speech, Tremors, Restlessness, euphoria, Hypotension, Tinnitus,
Blurred, or double vision

22
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Lidocaine Jelly

(Xylocaine)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Local allergic reaction.

23
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Magnesium Sulfate

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Respiratory depression, Hypothermia,
Circulatory collapse, Respiratory paralysis, Hypotension, Diaphoresis, Facial
flushing, Sweating, Depressed reflexes

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Metoprolol

(Lopressor)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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CNS: Tiredness, vertigo, hallucinations, headache, dizziness, visual
disturbances, confusion.
Gl :g Cardiovascular: Hypotension, Bradycardia, second or third degree block,
first degree block, heart failure.
Respiratory: Dyspnea
Gastrointestinal: Nausea & abdominal pain.
Miscellaneous: Unstable diabetes and claudication (cramplike pain in
caves)

25
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Midazolm

(Versed)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Apnea, Respiratory depression, Hypoxia, Decreased tidal volume,
Fluctuations in vital signs, Dysrhythmias, Hypotension if pushed to fast,
Euphoria, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Hiccups

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Morphine

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Respiratory depression, Orthostatic
hypotension, Bradycardia, Nausea, Vomiting, Syncope, Abdominal cramps,
Blurred vision

27
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Nalbuphine

(Nubain)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Respiratory: Respiratory Depression, Apnea, Laryngospasm
Cardiovascular: Bradycardia, Hypertension, Hypotension
CNS: Dizziness, blurred vision, headache, sedation
Gastrointestinal: Nausea & Vomiting, dry mouth
Skin: Sweating
Other: Rigidity, Diaphoresis

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Naloxone

(Narcan)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Increased BP, Tachycardia, Projectile vomiting, Tremors, Seizures (possibly
an opiate addiction withdrawal symptom), Dysrhythmias, Hypotension,
Cardiac arrest

29
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Nitroglycerin

(Nitrolingual)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Headache, Orthostatic hypotension, Dizziness, Weakness, Palpitations, Nausea & vomiting

30
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Nitrous Oxide

(N2O2)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Dizziness, apnea, cyanosis, nausea / vomiting, malignant hyperthermia

31
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Ondansetron

(Zofran)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Cardiovascular: Angina, Electrocardiographic Alterations, Hypotension, Tachycardia, Syncope, Palpitations
Neurological: Extrapyramidal reactions, Grand Mal Seizure, Dizziness, Lightheadness, headache, sedation
General: Flushing,
Local Reactions: Pain, Redness, Burning at site of injection
Other: Hypokalemia, Hiccups, Diarrhea, Constipation, Dry mouth

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Oral Glucose

(lnsta-Glucose, Glutose 15)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

NONE

33
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Oxygen

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Toxicity, depressed hypercarbonic drive

(Respiratory depression with COPD patients)

34
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Procainamide

(Pronestyl)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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CNS: Seizures, confusion. dizziness
Cardiovascular: asystole, heart block., ventricular arrhythmias, hypotension
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, anorexia, bitter taste, nausea, vomiting
Skin: rashes
Miscellaneous: Chills

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Sodium Bicarbonate

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Hypernatremia, alkalosis, hypokalemia

36
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Succinylcholine

(Anectine, Quelicin)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Profound muscle relaxation, respiratory depression &
apnea-profound, causes hyperkalemia, cardiac arrest, malignant
hyperthermia, arrhythmias, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertension,
hypotension, increased intraocular pressure, muscle fasciculation’s, jaw
rigidity, excessive salivation, and rash

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Tetracaine

(Pontocaine)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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CNS: Dizziness, Drowsiness, sweating, muscle twitching, trembling
Cardiovascular: irregular heart rate
Respiratory: Shortness of breath
Gastrointestinal: Nausea & Vomiting
General: Unusual excitement, Nervousness, Restlessness
Less common occurrences: Burning, Stinging, Redness
Rare occurrences: Itching, Pain, Swelling of eye or eyelid, watering of eyes

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Vasopressin

(Pitressin)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

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Stomach cramps, nausea & vomiting, angina, confusion, wheezing

39
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Vecuronium

(Norcuron)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

A

Most frequent reaction is an extension of the drug’s
pharmacological action beyond the time period needed. May
vary from skeletal muscle weakness to profound and prolonged
skeletal muscle paralysis resulting in respiration insufficiency or
apnea.