Drug Interaction Factoids Flashcards
1
Q
Methylene blue is a MAO-A inhibitor and may cause ______ in patients taking antidepressants.
What is the tx for this?
A
serotonin syndrome
Cyproheptadine - a serotonin receptor antagonist
2
Q
______ , etomidate and _________ are considered an unsafe anesthetic to use in patients with acute intermittent porphyria.
A
Ketamine
Barbiturates
3
Q
Cyanide toxicity causes direct inhibition of __________ within the electron transport chain»_space;> histotoxic _______ and a profound _________ as aerobic cellular respiration is impaired.
A
Cytochrome C oxidase
hypoxia
lactic acidosis
