Drug Class Side Effects

Question 1

Tetracyclines (antibacterial) (Minocycline)

Answer 1

• Enamel Hypoplasia
• Photosensitivity
  -Tooth Discoloration

Question 2

Fluoroquinolones (Broad Spec Antibiotics) (Ciprofloxacin)

Answer 2

Tendon Damage/ Rupture

Question 3

Macrolides (antibiotic w/lactone ring) (Clarithromycin)

Answer 3

QT Prolongatione

Question 4

Penicillins (infections) (Amoxicillin)

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity reactions

Question 5

Warfarin (treat blood clots) (Heparin)

Answer 5

Increased risk of bleeding

Question 6

Corticosteroids (treat allergies and etc) (prednisolone)

Answer 6

• Weight Gain
• Increased risk of infections
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Osteoporosis

Question 7

Beta - 2 Agonists (Lungs) (ALbuterol)

Answer 7

• Tachycardia
• Palpitations
• Anxiety
• Tremor

Question 8

Beta-Blockers (lower blood pressure) (Metoprolol)

Answer 8

• Vivid dreams/ nightmares
• Hypoglycemia
• cold extremities
• Impotence in men

Question 9

Calcium Channel Blockers (lower blood pressure) (Nifedipine)

Answer 9

• Constipation
• Ankle Swelling
• Gum overgrowth
• Flushing
• Palpations

Question 10

Nitrates (improve blood flow to heart) (isosorbide mononitrate)

Answer 10

• Hypotension
• Flushing
• Headache
• Light Headedness

Question 11

PDE5 Inhibitors (improve blood flow) (sildenafil)

Answer 11

• Hypotension
• Headache
• Flushing
• Nasal Congestion

Question 12

Benzodiazepines (sedation) (Diazepam)

Answer 12

• Drowsiness
• Sedation
• Dependence

Question 13

Aspirin (reduce fever or mild pain)

Answer 13

• Reyes syndrome (brain/ liver swelling in children)
• Tinnitus (at high doses)
• Bronchospasm
• GI Irritation / risk of bleeding